The Challenge of Producing and Marketing Colloidal Silver Water Filters in Nepal

Water

Anne Bogler²  Regula Meierhofer¹ 

[1] Department of Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries (Sandec), Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag), Ueberlandstrasse, 133, Dübendorf 8600, Zürich, Switzerland; E-Mail

关键词: household water treatment;    ceramic filters;    safe drinking water;    developing countries;    marketing water treatment products;    qualitative comparative analysis;   

DOI  :  10.3390/w7073599

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Background: Obtaining safe drinking water can be a challenge in Nepal. By training potters and setting up production sites for Colloidal Silver Filters, several non-governmental organizations have tried to provide local people with a low-cost option for household water treatment. Out of 19 trained entrepreneurs, only four are currently producing filters. The goal of this evaluation was to find out what conditions lead to the successful continuation of the production and the reasons for failure. Methods: The evaluation of the potters was based on a Qualitative Comparative Analysis and the conditions looked at were: “Production”, “Collaboration”, “Market” and “Potter”. Results: Analysis showed that production problems and insufficient demand led to the termination of ceramic filter production and that both trouble-free production and high demand are necessary for a sustainable business.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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