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Asia, Videos

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, 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

Asia, Videos

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

Africa, Videos

Sanitation: Hygiene awareness with children

Children: The best carriers of hygiene messages are children. They can benefit themselves from … Read more about Sanitation: Hygiene awareness with children

Topics: Sanitation

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

Asia, Videos

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

Asia, Videos

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

Master Theses, South America

Marketing Sanitation to the BOP in Peru By Christian Vousvouras

A Case Study on Sanitation in Peru by Christian Vousvouras Abstract Can you imagine leaving your … Read more about Marketing Sanitation to the BOP in Peru By Christian Vousvouras

Topics: BOP Marketing, Sanitation, Social Marketing

Asia, Videos

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

Asia, Videos

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

Asia, Videos

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, Videos

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

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Asia, India, Videos

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

Asia, India, Videos

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

Asia, Videos

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

Asia, Videos

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

Asia, Videos

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

Asia, Videos

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

Asia, Videos

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

Asia, Videos

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

Asia, Videos

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

Asia, Videos

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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Urs Heierli, msd consulting, Berne, Switzerland