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This essay discusses the question of the so-called last mile delivery and offers different insights and approaches to meet the basic needs of people in rural and remote areas through viable market-based approaches.
POLAK, P. (2013): The last 500 feet. URL [Accessed: 16.04.2018]![](/sites/default/files/reference_icons/World%20Bank_Indonesia%20%282015%29%20Rural%20Sanitation%20Market%20expansion.jpg)
This report is a synthesis of fieldwork findings and recommendations developed under the Technical Assistance programme carried out by the World Bank’s Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) in Indonesia. This report describes and assesses the performance of technical assistance rural sanitation market expansion of domestic private sector in Indonesia. The recommendations have been developed through on-going consultations and meetings with the Directorate of Environmental Sanitation and Directorate General of Human Settlements, Ministry of Health, and Government of Indonesia.
WORLD BANK (2015): Rural Sanitation Market Expansion of Domestic Private Sector in Indonesia. Washington, DC: URL [Accessed: 16.04.2018]The book provides insights on how innovative approaches led by social entrepreneurs, NGOs, and corporations have proven that sustainable solutions could provide safe water at the Base of the Pyramid. To illustrate these findings 15 case studies are provided of innovative social enterprises active in Africa and Asia.
HYSTRA (2011): Access to Safe Water for the Base of the Pyramid – Lessons Learned from 15 Case Studies. Hybrid Strategies Consulting URL [Accessed: 16.04.2018] PDFSpring Health is a water kiosk enterprise active in rural Odisha, India. At the doorstep via home delivery and at pick up points people purchase safe water in jerry cans. For more information please visit the homepage.
SPRING HEALTH (2017): Spring Health - What We Do. URL [Accessed: 10.04.2018]This paper discusses challenges and opportunities of social marketing activities for safe water in rural Orissa.
AMMANN, A. (2012): Social Marketing for Safe Water – How to reach the Base of the Pyramid in Rural India. (= Master's Thesis ). St. Gallen: University of St. Gallen URL [Accessed: 10.04.2018]Having just finished its first season, the ClimateReady Podcast features interviews and segments on emerging trends in the intersection of climate and water. Experts in policy, engineering, finance, and other sectors will provide cutting-edge perspectives and narratives on climate adaptation challenges and opportunities. The podcast is available on iTunes, SoundCloud, and directly through the knowledge platform site.