Faecal Management Enterprises (FaME)
Developing reuse-oriented faecal sludge solutions through value chain management in Sub-Saharan
Africa.
Context:
In
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), onsite sanitation systems are the most commonly used,
and often the most sustainable option,. However, the prevailing condition
across the region is characterized by dysfunctional onsite sanitation systems,
poorly maintained faecal sludge collection and transport infrastructures, and
few alternatives to disposing untreated or inadequately treated faecal sludge
directly into the environment.
Objectives:
This
project focuses on developing solutions for faecal sludge management that
provide a financial driver to enhance service at every step in the value chain.
The purpose of the FaME project is to create scalable reuse-oriented faecal
sludge value chains that capture and create value from faecal sludge
end-products. To achieve this, market
demand and calorific value studies have been conducted in Ghana, Uganda, and
Senegal, reuse-based financial-flow models are being developed, and research on
enhancing dryness of faecal sludge is being conducted.
Partners:
|
Dr. Linda Strande |
Sandec / Eawag |
|
Dr. Charles B. Niwagaba |
University of Makerere, Uganda |
|
Dr. Gerald Eder |
Hydrophil |
|
Mr. Papa Samba Diop |
National Sanitation Utility of Senegal (ONAS) |
|
Dr. Ashley Murray |
Waste Enterprisers Limited |
|
Dr. Seydou Niang |
Cheikh Diop University, Senegal |
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