Perceptions of Inclusivity and Sustainability in Urban Sanitation in Global South Cities
Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) calls for sustainable urban sanitation services for all, but the definitions of “inclusion” and “sustainability” within the framework leave room for interpretation. This study aims to provide an initial understanding of how these terms are currently interpreted b...
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| author | Kondwani Luwe Rebecca C Sindall Flor Y Garcia-Becerra Annatoria Chinyama Huda Lohiya Caitlin Hope Fryderyk Paczkowski Hans C. Komakech Tracy Morse |
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| description | Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) calls for sustainable urban sanitation services for all, but the definitions of “inclusion” and “sustainability” within the framework leave room for interpretation. This study aims to provide an initial understanding of how these terms are currently interpreted by a range of sanitation actors in six cities of the Global South. Urban sanitation professionals from private (n = 16), public (n = 28), non-governmental (n = 43), and academic (n = 10) institutions were interviewed using a standardized tool, and data was analyzed to identify themes and trends. Terms such as “everyone” or “for all” shed little light on how to ensure inclusion, though disabled people, women, children, and the poor were all highlighted when probed. Greater specificity of beneficiary groups in policy is likely to enhance their visibility within sanitation service provision. All three pillars of sustainability identified within CWIS were referenced, with different stakeholders focusing more closely on environmental, social, or economic sustainability, based on their organizational goals and interests. Greater collaboration may foster a balanced view across the pillars, with different organizations acting as champions for each one. The findings can facilitate discussions on a shared understanding of multi-stakeholder engagement in achieving inclusive and sustainable sanitation service provision. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-00acb9caa1c34fe7a3380f039ca855062022-12-22T04:35:54ZengSAGE PublishingEnvironmental Health Insights1178-63022022-11-011610.1177/11786302221139964Perceptions of Inclusivity and Sustainability in Urban Sanitation in Global South CitiesKondwani Luwe0Rebecca C Sindall1Flor Y Garcia-Becerra2Annatoria Chinyama3Huda Lohiya4Caitlin Hope5Fryderyk Paczkowski6Hans C. Komakech7Tracy Morse8Centre for Water, Sanitation, Health, and Appropriate Technology Development, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, Blantyre, MalawiWater, Sanitation & Hygiene Research & Development Centre, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaUniversity of Northern British Columbia, CanadaGwanda State University, ZimbabweUtrecht University, NetherlandsDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UKParakata R.S.R., MexicoWISE- Futures Centre, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, TanzaniaDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UKCitywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) calls for sustainable urban sanitation services for all, but the definitions of “inclusion” and “sustainability” within the framework leave room for interpretation. This study aims to provide an initial understanding of how these terms are currently interpreted by a range of sanitation actors in six cities of the Global South. Urban sanitation professionals from private (n = 16), public (n = 28), non-governmental (n = 43), and academic (n = 10) institutions were interviewed using a standardized tool, and data was analyzed to identify themes and trends. Terms such as “everyone” or “for all” shed little light on how to ensure inclusion, though disabled people, women, children, and the poor were all highlighted when probed. Greater specificity of beneficiary groups in policy is likely to enhance their visibility within sanitation service provision. All three pillars of sustainability identified within CWIS were referenced, with different stakeholders focusing more closely on environmental, social, or economic sustainability, based on their organizational goals and interests. Greater collaboration may foster a balanced view across the pillars, with different organizations acting as champions for each one. The findings can facilitate discussions on a shared understanding of multi-stakeholder engagement in achieving inclusive and sustainable sanitation service provision.https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302221139964 |
| spellingShingle | Kondwani Luwe Rebecca C Sindall Flor Y Garcia-Becerra Annatoria Chinyama Huda Lohiya Caitlin Hope Fryderyk Paczkowski Hans C. Komakech Tracy Morse Perceptions of Inclusivity and Sustainability in Urban Sanitation in Global South Cities Environmental Health Insights |
| title | Perceptions of Inclusivity and Sustainability in Urban Sanitation in Global South Cities |
| title_full | Perceptions of Inclusivity and Sustainability in Urban Sanitation in Global South Cities |
| title_fullStr | Perceptions of Inclusivity and Sustainability in Urban Sanitation in Global South Cities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceptions of Inclusivity and Sustainability in Urban Sanitation in Global South Cities |
| title_short | Perceptions of Inclusivity and Sustainability in Urban Sanitation in Global South Cities |
| title_sort | perceptions of inclusivity and sustainability in urban sanitation in global south cities |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302221139964 |
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