==== O&M franchises as change agents and job creators ====
'''Basic data:'''
A pilot program for establishing franchises to clean and maintain school sanitation facilities has resulted in microbusinesses micro businesses that are now active in four school districts, totaling nearly 1,300 schools and close to 20,000 toilets in South AfrikaAfrica.
'''The project and the experiences:'''
*To facilitate rapid and dissension-free agreement that the work has been performed according to contract and payment can be authorised, tasks must be as standardised as possible, and assigned standard prices.<br/>
==== '''Contribution to the SuSanA sustainability criteria:''' ====
'''Technically appropriate including O&M:''' Franchises provide toilet O&M to keep toilets in good working order.<br/>
'''Protect the Environment and Natural Resources & be Financially and Economically Viable:''' An innovative franchising scheme not only keeps school sanitation facilities in good working order but also is financially sustainable!
==== Project details: ====
Project location: 400 schools in the Butterworth district of South Africa<br/>
'''''CSIR''''' (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) in South Africa is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. It undertakes directed research and development for socio-economic growth.
==== Contact====
'''Dr. Kevin Wall'''
