Policy Brief: Ending Open Defecation in Nigeria

Okuku, Mary Obidiya (2020) Policy Brief: Ending Open Defecation in Nigeria. International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 41 (19). pp. 47-54. ISSN 2278-1005

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present a policy brief on ending open defecation in Nigeria. The briefing notes the burden of open defecation (OD) in Nigeria, its causes, the impact of OD practices, successes achieved so far, as well as the failures encountered and offers recommendations to end the practice in order to achieve the sustainable development goal (SDG) 6.2 of ending open defecation globally by 2030 as proposed by the United Nations.

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Date Deposited: 11 Mar 2023 11:01
Last Modified: 28 May 2024 05:32
URI: http://geographical.openscholararchive.com/id/eprint/238

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