This brief explores different financing models used in CWIS cities to support desludging and transport vehicles. The focus is on models in Dakar, Lusaka, and Khulna, highlighting the goals, design considerations, key characteristics, challenges, and lessons from implementation. The models span from blended finance and leasing to revolving funds, supporting the purchase, repair, and maintenance of sanitation vehicles.
Key Questions
The learning brief addresses the following key questions:
- What types of models have been attempted in CWIS cities, and why do public sector entities choose these models for financing desludging and transport vehicles?
- Are any of the models superior to the others in terms of efficiency or outcomes?
- What challenges arose during the implementation of these financing models, and are these challenges model-specific?
- How do the different financing mechanisms reflect the cities’ priorities, and the stakeholders involved in their development and execution?