The relevance of western experience to the needs of cities in developing countries

The circumstances of developing countries are very different from those of the industrializing West in the nineteenth century. Nevertheless, Western experience is relevant in improving public health in developing societies to-day. Requirements have to be interpreted in terms oflocal circumstances. But the broad needs are common, namely satisfactory water supplies, the disposal of waste materials, and the improvement of housing. And the means of implementation still require the enforcement of law; the establishment of an efficient machinery of government to meet the needs of health and safety; and the creation ofan educated and understanding community

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