Economic Costs of Inadequate Water and Sanitation : South Tarawa, Kiribati

Abstract

Economic Costs of Inadequate Water and Sanitation: South Tarawa, KiribatiPacifi c Studies Series Economic Costs of Inadequate Water and Sanitation South Tarawa, Kiribati The inadequate water supply and sanitation situation in South Tarawa has contributed to high rates of water-borne diseases and environmental degradation in the country’s main urban center. There has been limited capital investment in water supply and sanitation infrastructure and ongoing operations and maintenance in South Tarawa, in part, as a result of low cost recovery in service delivery. To enable more informed policy responses to address the current situation, this study seeks to estimate the total economic costs associated with inadequate water and sanitation services in South Tarawa. About the Asian Development Bank ADB’s vision is an Asia and Pacific region free of poverty. Its mission is to help its developing member countries reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of their people. Despite the region’s many su