- 1: Introduction.
- 2: Timing.
- 3: Sub-steps.
- 4: Products, expected outcomes and library .
Consolidation and finalisation of implementation plans for sustainable sanitation
Introduction
Having identified the feasible sanitation systems, the stage is set to prepare a master action plan for implementing the systems. Thus, the focus of this step is the development of a plan where (preferably) the sanitation planning can be integrated into the overall planning for the area (solid waste etc). The master plan will take into consideration the financial, technical, institutional and human resources needed to achieve the interventions. Therefore, the objective of this step is to describe how to organise and deliver these four areas in an integrated way. The master plan should lay out clearly defined activities and specific timetable. It must be developed in close cooperation with the entity/body responsible for the sanitation implementation, with strong support from the stakeholders. In addition, the master plan should suggest a management system for directing the implementation process and procedure for monitoring and evaluation of the process.
What is needed to carry out this step?
As a requirement for preparing the Master Plan, the planning team should have a clear understanding of Step 3 (Description of settlement conditions, with assessment of current situation and users’ priorities), and a full knowledge of all financial institutions at the local, regional and national levels. The latter is necessary for preparation of the financial mechanisms. The feasible options arising from Step 4 need to be clear to everyone involved in preparing the Master Plan (in particular, technicians and engineers), in terms of their technological and non-technological requirements.
The planning team should obtain a map of the community, showing the landscape, housing patterns, community boundaries, etc. A one-day pre-planning workshop is required to brainstorm: all possible activities that will make up the Master Plan, roles and responsibilities, logistical aspects (materials, land, costs, transportation, etc), tentative calendars, etc. This workshop should be organised and facilitated by the main project facilitator. Following the brainstorming workshop, should be a second workshop which should be dedicated to the preparation of the implementation Master Plan as described in the following slides.