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7.3.3.2 Project Alternatives Review and Selection

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Upon getting the support from villagers/communities, the design agency will start the feasibility study of the proposed project to define project objectives and analyze different project alternatives. This is an intensive decision-making process, and the VC should work closely with the design agency and project consultant to actively review alternative project solutions and to understand what various opportunities and constraints pertain to each alternative. Participation can be achieved through workshops or informal meetings. Selection of location and timing of workshops and meetings should facilitate participation.

 

To have the entire community participate in the decision-making for final project option selection, the VC will assist the design agency to reach out to the villagers and organize the community assembly meetings to present information and collect feedbacks. When the proposed design scheme involves land acquisition for treatment facilities construction and/or sewage system installation, the VC will work with the design agency to optimize the facility layout and help to get the consent from villagers for land acquisition and resettlement.

 

One of the key responsibilities of the VC at this stage is to present the feasibility study to the village leaders and the community to help the community members understand:

 

  • the project contents,
  • the advantage and disadvantage of different project alternatives,
  • the labor and financial requirements for each household,
  • needed support from the community members during project implementation, and
  • potential environmental and social impacts may occur as a result of the project.

 

Questions to be explained to villagers

  • What different options are available to improve sanitation? What are their advantages and disadvantages? Are they culturally acceptable?
  • Is there enough information to make an informed decision about the different options?
  • Is the individual household or neighborhood (decentralized) or the centralized sanitation system more appropriate for the village?
  • Where will the wastewater treatment system locate?
  • How much land will be occupied temporarily and permanently?
  • How much labor and money will be required from the community? Are they willing and able to provide them?
  • For each alternative considered, what is the capital cost and what are the ongoing operating and maintenance expenses? What human resources and skills will be required? What spare parts and other materials, such as chemicals, are required? Are they available?
  • How long will it take to implement the project?

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