Access to Improved Sanitation in Informal Settlements
The Case of Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19569721 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Samson Elisha Kasala (Ardhi University, corresponding author), Marco Mathias Burra, M Burra (Ardhi University), Tumpale Sakijege Mwankenja |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 04 |
| Issue | 01 |
| Pages | 23-35 |
| Publication date | 2016-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Current Urban Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2328-4900 • E-ISSN: 2328-4919 |
| Publisher | Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.4236/cus.2016.41003 |
| OpenAlex | W2296618013 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 7 |
A large number of people in developing countries live in informal settlements. Such settlements are mostly situated in areas that are frequently flooded. In terms of sanitation, majority informal settlements dwellers use traditional pit latrine technology, which is considered cheap given their level of income. The use of pit latrines in areas that are frequently flooded causes health risks. Most of the informal settlements lack access to infrastructure services particularly sanitation facilities. This has made many residents discharge waste water from pit latrines into storm water run-offs. This often leads to environmental pollution and endangers the health of local residents. Based on the current study, this paper attempts to examine how and the extent to which residents in these informal settlements get access to improved sanitation. The paper also draws lessons to inform the way forward. The findings show that community based initiatives, partnerships and law enforcement are instrumental in improving access to sanitation in informal settlements
Archaeology · Business · Economic growth · Economics · Enforcement · Environmental health · Environmental planning · Environmental protection · Geography · Human settlement · Informal settlements · Latrine · Open defecation · Pit latrine · Political science · Population · Sanitation · Slum · Socioeconomics · Tanzania · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Environmental Science · Medicine · Urban and Rural Development Challenges · Water Governance and Infrastructure · Environmental Engineering
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 1.33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |