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Achieving total sanitation in West Bengal

Local Government: The Gram Panchayat has an important role. This Chairman is very proud that his … Read more about Achieving total sanitation in West Bengal

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Books, India

Cleaning up the Asian Brick Industry By Urs Heierli

Brick By Brick - The Herculean Task of Transforming a Huge Rural Industry in Asia by Urs Heierli … Read more about Cleaning up the Asian Brick Industry By Urs Heierli

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

Articles, Asia, India

Asian bricks and climate change

Asian bricks and CO2 emissions To produce these 1,000 billion bricks, the Asian brick industry … Read more about Asian bricks and climate change

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

Articles, Asia, India

Asian Building Volume: 100’000 Empire State Buildings

The Asian brick industry is a huge economic sector Brick production is a very large and very … Read more about Asian Building Volume: 100’000 Empire State Buildings

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

Articles, Asia

Bangladesh a success story

Bangladesh today: a champion in poverty alleviation While Bangladesh was considered once as a … Read more about Bangladesh a success story

Topics: Market Approaches, Market Creation

Articles, Asia, India

Brick industry and social improvements

How to achieve social improvements Although the main motivation for initiating an intervention in … Read more about Brick industry and social improvements

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

Asia, Master Theses

Community perceptions of water-purification methods in Nepal By Emmanuelle Ravat

by Emmanuelle Ravat-Francoise Abstract Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness … Read more about Community perceptions of water-purification methods in Nepal By Emmanuelle Ravat

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

Asia, India, Master Theses

Delivering Safe Water to the BOP in India – The art of not losing money By Markus Wellstein

Despite the fact that many firms have failed to successfully conduct business in Bottom of the … Read more about Delivering Safe Water to the BOP in India – The art of not losing money By Markus Wellstein

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Asia, Videos

Dreams and cash: marketing a latrine

An important reason to buy a latrine is prestige. The fact is that most Bangladeshis working abroad … Read more about Dreams and cash: marketing a latrine

Topics: Sanitation

Articles, Asia, India

Energy saving potential like in airline industry

Saving potential as if airline industry switches to Boeing 787 Dreamliner Producing and … Read more about Energy saving potential like in airline industry

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

Asia, Books, Central America

Enfocando en la creación de mercados Por Urs Heierli

Como una ruta para el crecimiento de base amplia Un estudio realizado por Urs Heierli con el apoyo … Read more about Enfocando en la creación de mercados Por Urs Heierli

Topics: BOP Marketing, Market Approaches

Asia, Master Theses

Going to Scale with Safe Water – Hydrologic Social Enterprise Cambodia By Soraya Kohler

Analyzing the Business Model of Hydrologic Social Enterprise in Cambodia by Soraya … Read more about Going to Scale with Safe Water – Hydrologic Social Enterprise Cambodia By Soraya Kohler

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

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Good business for masons

For many masons in rural Vietnam, latrine production and installation has become an important … Read more about Good business for masons

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Master Theses

Carbon Finance for Safe Water Systems in Cambodia By Deborah Buschor

A case study on the role of carbon finance and social marketing in the case of Hydrologic, … Read more about Carbon Finance for Safe Water Systems in Cambodia By Deborah Buschor

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Asia, Master Theses

Solar pumping innovation and human-centered design By Karin Imoberdorf

The Example of a Micro Solar Pump in Bangladesh by Karin Imoberdorf Abstract This master study is … Read more about Solar pumping innovation and human-centered design By Karin Imoberdorf

Topics: BOP Marketing, Energy, Social Enterprise

Asia, Videos

Total sanitation: Involving the community in Bangladesh

Community: The involvement of local government and village committees is crucial to achieving a … Read more about Total sanitation: Involving the community in Bangladesh

Topics: Sanitation

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Involving women in the sanitation comittee

Women are the group that benefits most from latrines. They are also the driving force for Total … Read more about Involving women in the sanitation comittee

Topics: Sanitation

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Making a business with latrines

A very crucial aspect of success in Bangladesh is the low-entry cost. The cheapest latrine can be … Read more about Making a business with latrines

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Master Theses

Market Creation for Drip Irrigation in Kyrgyzstan By Markus Brauchli

A South-South Transfer from India to Kyrgyzstan by Markus Brauchli Abstract Presently worldwide … Read more about Market Creation for Drip Irrigation in Kyrgyzstan By Markus Brauchli

Topics: BOP Marketing, Market Creation, Micro Irrigation

Asia, Books, Central America

Marketing safe water systems by Urs Heierli

Why it is so hard to get safe water to the poor and so profitable to sell it to the rich by Urs … Read more about Marketing safe water systems by Urs Heierli

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

Asia, Master Theses

Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann

A Case Study on a Social Enterprise Approach in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann Abstract Access to safe … Read more about Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

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Medium scale latrine producer

This medium sized producer makes around 50 latrines in a month. He also sells other cement-based … Read more about Medium scale latrine producer

Topics: Sanitation

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Motivation convenience

Even poor people are interested in investing in a latrine. It improves the convenience and also … Read more about Motivation convenience

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Books

One fly is deadlier than a 100 tigers – The sanitation marketing miracle By Urs Heierli

Total sanitation as a business and community action in Bangladesh and elsewhere by Urs Heierli and … Read more about One fly is deadlier than a 100 tigers – The sanitation marketing miracle By Urs Heierli

Topics: Sanitation, Social Marketing, Supply Chain

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Organising slum sanitation

Slum caretaker: Every family in this Dhaka slum pays 10 Takas per month to this caretaker. His job … Read more about Organising slum sanitation

Topics: Sanitation

Asia, Books, Central America

Poverty Alleviation as a Business By Urs Heierli and Paul Polak

The market creation approach to development A study by Urs Heierli with support and contribution … Read more about Poverty Alleviation as a Business By Urs Heierli and Paul Polak

Topics: BOP Marketing, Market Approaches

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Sanitation in West Bengal: Reaching Children with poems

Sanitation and hygiene education: It is important to involve children and educate them. Poems are a … Read more about Sanitation in West Bengal: Reaching Children with poems

Topics: Sanitation

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Sanitary mart by Ram Krishna mission, West Bengal, India

Sanitary Marts are small production units run by women. These Sanitary Marts are not run by a … Read more about Sanitary mart by Ram Krishna mission, West Bengal, India

Topics: Sanitation

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Sanitation in schools – West Bengal

Schools play a key role. Headmasters and teachers are spreading the message. Many slogans have been … Read more about Sanitation in schools – West Bengal

Topics: Sanitation

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Sanitation needs in a slum

Urban sanitation issues in slums: It may be technically more difficult to provide sanitation … Read more about Sanitation needs in a slum

Topics: Sanitation

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Sanitation production as an NGO activity: Latrine production

In West Bengal, latrine production centres are run by NGOs. They are not very profitable – in fact, … Read more about Sanitation production as an NGO activity: Latrine production

Topics: Sanitation

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Small latrine producer in a village

Small producer: In almost every village there is a highly motivated workshop owner, eager to sell … Read more about Small latrine producer in a village

Topics: Sanitation

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Sustainability of Safe Water Supply Chains in Nepal By Raphael Graser

by Raphael Graser Abstract Water is a basic need for life, human right and public good. … Read more about Sustainability of Safe Water Supply Chains in Nepal By Raphael Graser

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Articles, Asia, India

The most energy efficient brick kiln

Energy efficiency of different kilns The energy consumption varies significantly between different … Read more about The most energy efficient brick kiln

Topics: Building Materials, Industry Transformation

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TV before latrine

IDE – International Development Enterprises has successfully marketed latrines in Vietnam. This clip … Read more about TV before latrine

Topics: Sanitation

Asia

Une mouche est plus funeste qu’une centaine de tigres

L’assainissement total comme un métier profitable et une action communautaire au Bangladesh et … Read more about Une mouche est plus funeste qu’une centaine de tigres

Topics: Sanitation

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When I have money…I will make my latrine beautiful

When I have money, I may build a supersculpture. Latrine owner: This man is proud to have a cheap … Read more about When I have money…I will make my latrine beautiful

Topics: Sanitation

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Why do women want a latrine?

Women are most interested in having a latrine. Health aspects are important for them, once they are … Read more about Why do women want a latrine?

Topics: Sanitation

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Woman and total sanitation in West Bengal

Women are the key to Total Sanitation. While women are most interested in health effects, they are … Read more about Woman and total sanitation in West Bengal

Topics: Sanitation

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Sanitation: Women want privacy and comfort

The real reasons for latrine adoption are more subtle: privacy comfort safety This … Read more about Sanitation: Women want privacy and comfort

Topics: Sanitation

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