Reducing vandalism: experience from Zambia鈥檚 Copperbelt

Water and sanitation utilities commonly experience vandalism and theft of their property

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 January 2014
Country:
Zambia
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Water and Sanitation
First published:
1 January 2014
Authors:
Peal, A.

Abstract

Water and sanitation utilities commonly experience vandalism and theft of their property. This Practice Note describes experience from the Copperbelt region of Zambia, where Nkana Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC) are tackling the issue through a three-pronged, integrated approach of improving customer and utility relations, increasing the community鈥檚 sense of ownership, and strengthening law enforcement.

Citation

Peal, A. Reducing vandalism: experience from Zambia鈥檚 Copperbelt. WSUP Practice Note. WSUP, (2014) 2 pp.

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