Using indigenous methods to maximize local involvement in drinking water supply and sanitation

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends use of traditional and indigenous practices as far as practicable, so as to maximize and sustain local involvement.

1. Using water
2. Involving local people in water management
3. Ensuring water programmes use local expertise
4. Applying culture-based knowledge systems

1. Providing sanitary water supply
2. Modernizing sanitary facilities
3. Ensuring clean drinking water
4. Disposing of local sewer wastes

1. Oversupply
2. Nonlocal
3. Involvement