Course author
UNITAR
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations system.
Course overview
Today, 2.3 billion people still do not have basic sanitation facilities such as toilets or latrines, and about one-third of the world’s population still lacks adequate sanitation. This course serves as an introduction to the concept of sanitation and its importance for sustainable development, and also provides an insight into the space of policy-making and public action in the realm of Governance in Urban Sanitation. Over four lessons, the course explores the definition and conceptualization of sanitation, governance in the context of sanitation, obstacles to sanitation and overcoming them, and critical issues related to sanitation. Enroll and start learning now, and on the go!
What you will learn
- To describe the concept and context of Sanitation
- To recognize the hurdles to and effects of lack of proper sanitation
- To familiarize yourself with the concept of Governance in Urban Sanitation
The full course includes
- Introduction
- Lesson 1- Definition and Concepts of Sanitation
- Lesson 2- Governance Concept and the Context of Sanitation
- Lesson 3- Obstacles to Sanitation and Overcoming Them
- Lesson 4- Critical Issues Related to Sanitation
- Quiz- Module 1