Recognising the many issues associated with inadequate sanitation, in the 1980s the Lesotho government launched a large scale sanitation improvement programme based on the installation of VIP latrines. The programme was successful in increasing improved sanitation coverage in urban areas by up to 80% over the course of 20 years by relying on creating demand for among communities rather than supporting implementation through subsidies.
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