Replication of Model Latrines

The indicator assesses the number of households who constructed their own latrine according to the "model latrine" example promoted by a company, non-governmental organization or local authority.

The way how you assess the number of constructed latrines depends on the approach you take. If you use a sanitation marketing approach where masons (or a company) offer latrine construction, then they will be the best source of information. If people are expected to build latrines by themselves, local community representatives (both formal and informal) might be able to inform you about the number of new toilets.

The data collectors should only count those latrines whose construction quality and design follows the most important features of the "model latrine" - for example, have a slab with lid ensuring vector control.