==== O&M franchises as change agents and job creators ====
'''Basic data:'''
*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/>
'''Financing for methodology development, training, and further assistance: ''' Irish Aid, WRC, Amanz' abantu, CSIR
'''''Irish Aid''''' is the Irish Government’s programme for overseas development. The programme is managed by the Development Cooperation Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The work they do in fighting global poverty and hunger is integral to Ireland’s foreign policy.
'''''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.
==== For more information: =Contact ===
'''Dr. Kevin Wall'''
