Economic impacts of sanitation in Southeast Asia

This November 2007 summary report by the Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) examines the major health, water, environmental, tourism and other welfare impacts associated with poor sanitation in Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

By examining the economic impacts of poor sanitation, and the potential gains from improved sanitation, this study provides important evidence to support further investments in sanitation. The goal of this report is to show decision makers at the country and regional levels how the negative impacts of poor sanitation can be mitigated by investing in improved sanitation.

Link to the full-text report (pdf, full-text)