Examines the challenges of scaling CBS in Nairobi through a case study of Sanergy, finding that misaligned stakeholder incentives and the difficulty of establishing a viable circular economy have constrained scale, underscoring the need for stronger state engagement in sanitation as a public good.
Three key take aways from Scaling Pathways for Business Models, a recent compilation of insights, milestones, benchmarks and data points to help build impact-oriented sanitation enterprises.
On January 20, 2026, Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods (SOIL) and DINEPA, Haiti’s National Directorate for Drinking Water and Sanitation, finalised a landmark agreement that marked a major achievement for urban sanitation worldwide.
When floods, storms, or protests hit a city, sanitation services are often among the first to be disrupted. New research from CBSA and Cranfield University combining interviews with CBS providers and comparative data shows how CBS can keep working even under pressure – thanks to smart design, close customer relations and flexible management.