Global costs and benefits of drinking-water supply and sanitation interventions to reach the MDG target and universal coverage
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report May 2012 ; 67 pages
Aut. Guy Hutton
Ed. WHO - Genève
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Abstract:
The present study aimed to estimate global, regional and country-level costs and benefits of drinking-water supply and sanitation interventions to meet the MDG target in 2015, and to attain universal coverage. These economic data will provide further evidence to support investment in water supply and sanitation systems and services, with a focus on services that are both socially efficient and financially sustainable. The results will help donors and governments of low- and middle-income countries to justify allocation of adequate budgets for such systems and services.
This report updates previous economic analyses conducted by the World Health Organization, using new WSS coverage rates, costs of services, income levels and health indicators. Benefit-cost ratios (BCR) and costs are estimated to meet the MDG drinking-water and sanitation target and to attain universal access of basic services. Rural and urban areas are analysed as separate targets.
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cost savings (CI) (DT) (ET) , millenium development goals (CI) (DT) (ET) |
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World Health Organization - Genève - Switzerland |
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