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This case study explores WAAus experiences in Aileu and Liquica with the use of two very different approaches to sanitation: subsidies and Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS). Whilst WAAus is in the early stages of CLTS, it is clear that the approach is already making an impact and presents a major opportunity for effectively changing behaviour, engendering community-initiated action to stop open defecation and creating demand for latrines without the use of external subsidies.

This case study was part of Sharing Experiences publication which captures the experiences and lessons learned in developing sanitation services, and includes case studies of sanitation projects throughout Asia and the Pacific. A joint International WaterCentre and WaterAid Australia publication. Timor A joint International WaterCentre and WaterAid publication (PDF File PDF File 162KB)

Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste Map
Area: 144,000km²
Capital: Dili
Other main cities:
Pante Makasar, Manatuto, Baucau, Suai
  • Population
    Population icon1.1m
  • Infant mortality
    Infant mortality icon47/1000
  • Child deaths (under five) from diarrhoea per annum
    Under five icon460
  • Life expectancy
    Life expectancy icon60.7 years
  • Water supply coverage
    Water supply coverage icon62%
  • Sanitation coverage
    Sanitation coverage icon41%
  • Below poverty line
    Below poverty line iconnot known 
  • Development index
    Development index icon162
  • Adult literacy
    Adult literacy icon50.1% 
Sources:
Human Development Report 2006/09, World Development Report 2006/09, UNICEF State of the World's Children 2009, and WHO World Health Statistics 2009

NB. Official statistics tend to understate the extent of water and sanitation problems, sometimes by a large factor. There are not sufficient resources available for accurate monitoring of either population or coverage. Varying definitions of water and sanitation coverage are used and national figures mask large regional differences in coverage.
 

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