Community Quote by Rohini Nilekani
“It is not easy to calculate the cost of land to build individual or community toilet systems. But we need to account for it when we total up the true cost of sanitation.”
About This Quote
Calculating the true cost of sanitation must include land expenses for toilet infrastructure, both private and communal.
In simple terms: Sanitation cost includes land for toilets.
Key Takeaway
Factor land costs into sanitation budgeting.
Themes
economics
public health
infrastructure
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
technical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- NGO projects
- government budgeting
Key Concepts
cost accounting
environmental impact
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policymakers obtain accurate land cost data?
- What trade‑offs arise when budgeting for sanitation?
A Different Perspective
Land cost data may be unavailable or variable.
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