While planning and designing water and sanitation system for a community both technical and socio-cultural aspects should be taken into account. Systems that are planned and designed without considering the cultural and behavioral aspect of the community often fail (see also socio cultural issues). This module gives an overview of the importance of socio-cultural aspects in the selection of a technology. The methodological steps for planning community water and sanitary systems are elaborated with case examples.
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Perspectives are different frameworks from which to explore the knowledge around sustainable sanitation and water management. Perspectives are like filters: they compile and structure the information that relate to a given focus theme, region or context. This allows you to quickly navigate to the content of your particular interest while promoting the holistic understanding of sustainable sanitation and water management.
