| Author | Thepphathai Phanka |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.UE-11-03 |
| Subject(s) | Sewage--Laos--Vientiane
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Urban Envirortmental Management, School of Environment Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. UE-11-03 |
| Abstract | Wastewater disposal facilities are essential for improvement of the quality of life of people
residing in underserved settlements. Due to inadequate basic infrastructure, and lack of
knowledge to manage wastewater, many people suffer from environmental and health
problems. This study was conducted in two underserved settlements in two typical
locations in Vientiane City. The objective was to explore the problems and prospects of
implementing a community-based wastewater management model demonstrated by the
AIT-CIDA Partnership Project in inner city areas and peri-urban areas. The study findings
revealed that most people are willing to accept the cost sharing formula and contribute
40% of the installation cost if the provincial government provides 60% of the capital cost
to implement the model. However, if given a choice, 50% of the people prefer several
models to cater different clusters of houses, instead of a single treatment system for the
whole community. Almost similar preferences were noted in the case study areas in the
city centre location and peri-urban location. Majority of the residents of both locations are
willing to participate in replicating the model through public-community partnership
projects. Accordingly, the study confirms the replicability of the model in both inner city
and peri-urban locations of Vientiane City. |
| Keyword | Vientiane; underserved settlements; decentralized wastewater management;
Community-based wastewater management |
| Year | 2011 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. UE-11-03 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Urban Environmental and Management (UE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Perera, Ranjith |
| Examination Committee(s) | Vilas Nittivattananon;
Kusakabe, Kyoko |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canada (CIDA);
AIT fellowship |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2011 |