African Mineralogy and Petrology (Earth Science)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Analysing Adoption Rates and Success Metrics of Eco-Friendly Toilets in Rural Ugandan Villages,

Kaboyo Namugenyi, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Mukasa Kizza, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Okello Onyango, Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18790274
Published: December 17, 2004

Abstract

In rural Uganda, traditional pit latrines contribute significantly to environmental pollution, necessitating alternative sanitation solutions. A mixed-methods approach will be employed, including surveys (N=300) and focus group discussions (n=25), to assess toilet usage patterns and user satisfaction. Survey results indicate that 65% of households in the study villages adopted eco-friendly toilets within five years, with a strong preference for biogas digesters over composting toilets. This mixed-method research protocol aims to provide evidence-based insights into the adoption and success of eco-toilets in rural Ugandan settings. Policy recommendations will be formulated based on findings to encourage wider implementation of sustainable sanitation solutions. Eco-friendly toilets, Rural Uganda, Sanitation, Adoption rates, Success metrics

How to Cite

Kaboyo Namugenyi, Mukasa Kizza, Okello Onyango (2004). Analysing Adoption Rates and Success Metrics of Eco-Friendly Toilets in Rural Ugandan Villages,. African Mineralogy and Petrology (Earth Science), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18790274

Keywords

African GeographyEcological SanitationMixed MethodsParticipatory ObservationSustainable DevelopmentCommunity EngagementLatrines

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