New approaches to promoting sanitation in rural Bangladesh
New approaches to promoting sanitation in rural Bangladesh
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促进孟加拉国农村环境卫生的新方法
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2000
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M. Galway
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M. Galway
In 1997, the Government of Bangladesh, through its Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE), with assistance from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), embarked on a year-and-a-half process to develop a more systematic approach to promoting sanitation in rural areas. To this end, a social marketing agency was contracted to develop a comprehensive multimedia, multilevel communication strategy. Various communication materials were developed, including innovative marketing tools for private sector producers of low-cost sanitary rings, and slabs to generate consumer demand. DPHE and UNICEF revamped their approach to social mobilization, including instituting the use of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to facilitate field-level activities. This approach is of significance, as it signals a shift in Government strategy, and an increased recognition of the role of the private sector. Implementation of the new communication, and social mobilization strategy will begin in mid-2000.