Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in schools

This report covers impact of school WASH on absenteeism, scaling up school WASH, costs and ensuring value for money

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2010
Document Type:
Technical Report
Theme:
Education, Health, Water and Sanitation
Authors:
Rheingans, R., Freeman, M.

Abstract

This is the response to a DEWPoint helpdesk enquiry. It covers: WASH facilities costs - ensuring value for money; Alternative models for operation and maintenance of school WASH (discussed in relation to water supply, hand washing and water treatment, and latrines); Impact of school WASH on absenteeism; and Scaling up effective school WASH.

This report was produced by DEW Point, a Resource Centre for Environment, Water and Sanitation, that was funded by DFID and managed by a consortium of companies led by Harewelle International Limited.

Citation

Rheingans, R.; Freeman, M. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in schools. Final Report, March 2010. DEW Point, Blisworth, UK (2010) 13 pp.

Published 1 January 2010
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