Dataset

The Cost of Providing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools in Timor-Leste

Sanitation cost, Water CostTimor-LesteWASH Matters, WaterAid

Dataset Objective

To provide the results of our participatory life cycle costing assessments for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and behaviours in schools in Liquiçá and Manufahi municipalities in Timor-Leste

Context

Safe, reliable water, adequate sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services and behaviours in schools are essential to a secure learning environment.

What is included

Figures describing; Average number of students per toilet at different levels of school, Total average investment needed for each service, by type of school, Average investment needed for each life cycle cost, by type of school, USD, Life Cycle Cost Components for WASH in schools in Liquiçá, Full life cycle costing estimates for WASH in schools in Liquiçá, Average life cycle cost per student per year by type of school, USD

Collection Methods

The calculation methodology involved the following steps: |1. Assessment of WASH situation in 101 schools in Liquiçá Municipality. | 2. Participatory two-day workshop with sector stakeholders to agree inputs to the life cycle costing. |3. Discussions among municipal government’s cross-sectoral WASH team to fill data gaps. |4. Calculation of the life cycle costs for each school in Liquiçá as well as total costs at the municipal Level using an Excel-based tool.