Ecological Sanitation in the Khuvsgul Area, Northern Mongolia: Socio-Cultural Parameters and Acceptance - An Evaluation of the Current Sanitation Situation in the Khuvsgul Area and a Study about the Acceptance and Suitability
Conradin, K. (2007)
Published in: 2007
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MSc thesis, Department of Geosciences, University of Basel, Institute of Geography, Switzerland
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Among others, the following aspects are crucial for the success of ecosan: The reuse concept must be chosen in such a way that it can be accepted by all stakeholders. Furthermore, the way how the maintenance of the toilets is organised (centralised or private), is crucial. There are arguments in favour or against each of these two options; it is a decision that must be made by the involved user groups. In addition, costs are a crucial factor; while ecosan proves to be attractive for lodges, it must be considered that the level of poverty is high in Mongolia – many families recognise the importance of sanitation, but are not able to pay much more for an environmentally sustainable solution. These factors are vital to take into account when new ecosan projects are implemented in Mongolia.
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Conradin, K. (2007). Ecological Sanitation in the Khuvsgul Area, Northern Mongolia: Socio-Cultural Parameters and Acceptance - An Evaluation of the Current Sanitation Situation in the Khuvsgul Area and a Study about the Acceptance and Suitability. MSc thesis, Department of Geosciences, University of Basel, Institute of Geography, Switzerland
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