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.
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.
Carbon finance is beginning to open new possibilities for the sanitation sector. Our latest lesson learnt paper explores what’s been achieved so far – and what’s still to come – drawing lessons from Sanergy’s landmark carbon credit certification and SOIL’s innovative direct-sale approach.
In October, Rémi Kaupp, CBSA’s Executive Director, joined government, civil society, and private sector leaders at the 2025 Sector Ministers Meeting in Madrid, organised by Sanitation and Water for All (SWA). Read his reflections and key take aways.