Briefing Note 2 - Decentralisation and the use of cost data in WASHCost project countries

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WASH services are often planned and delivered based on capital costs only. This briefing note looks at the WASHCost method of needing to include maintenance and indirect support costs or life-cycle costs.

It is invaluable help to authorities wanting to develop a life-cycle costs approach and includes a review of decentralisation in the WASHCost areas.