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Demons of density: delivering water and sanitation to the poor

Year: 2016

Type: other

Abstract: As rates of urbanisation continue to grow, particularly in the developing world, so does the challenge of overcoming barriers to clean water and sanitation. This problem is particularly acute for the growing numbers of urban migrants that move into expanding informal housing settlements, or slums. Despite high initial costs for infrastructure investments, expected returns from expanding access to water and sanitation provide a strong economic justification for investing in infrastructure.

Source: London School of Economics and Political Science Research Online (London School of Economics and Political Science)

Author: Helen Dempster

Language: English

Topic: Urban and Rural Development Challenges

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Clean water and sanitation, Reduced inequalities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2730488989

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