A Literature Review Evaluating New Approaches to Resolving the Sanitation Challenge in Developing Asia
Kelkar, Vedanti; Seetharam, K. E. | July 2019
Abstract
Evidence shows that there are numerous socioeconomic and environmental benefits from improved sanitation; conversely, numerous studies have explored the lack of access to basic sanitation and its negative impact on gross domestic product (GDP). This paper establishes the positive impacts on GDP from investment in sanitation and emphasizes how it can regenerate countries. As the backdrop of this idea, this paper combines and analyzes supporting evidence through an extensive literature review to show that a new way of thinking informed by a comprehensive understanding of the historical issues faced must be adopted to address the sanitation challenge. This paper emphasizes decentralization, technological standardization, innovative financing, cost-recovery mechanisms and the potential of socioeconomic spillover effects as tools to revitalize the sanitation sector. It further elaborates on the significance of hybrid governance and institutional mechanisms, including state and non-state actors, to collectively contribute toward achieving total sanitation coverage in developing Asian countries. The paper shares the message that the benefits of wastewater management are far-reaching and conveys the importance of decision makers prioritizing this sector. The paper concludes that achieving replicability and scalability requires dedicated political will and visionary leadership.
Citation
Kelkar, Vedanti; Seetharam, K. E.. 2019. A Literature Review Evaluating New Approaches to Resolving the Sanitation Challenge in Developing Asia. © Asian Development Bank Institute. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/10927.Keywords
Access To Water
Available Water
Demand For Water
Drinking Water
Drinking Water And Sanitation
Freshwater
Groundwater Quality
Managing Water Resources
Public Sector
Public Sector Projects
Irrigation Water
Irrigation Water Management
Public Water
Surface Water
Sewage management
Waste Disposal
Sanitation services wastes
Water pollutants
Water storage
Infrastructure projects
Public finance
Irrigation development
Irrigation systems
Shared natural resources
Catchment areas
Administration
Authority
Delegation of powers
Federal aid
Government aid
Irrigation efficiency
Integrated water development
Fresh water
Underground water
Water quality management
Drinking water protection
Source water protection
Water-supply
Water harvesting
Water in agriculture
Integrated water development
Residential water consumption
Corporatization
Tariff
Show allCollapse