Project Description
This study addressed household-level pollution in Vietnam by examining strategies to increase residential connections to newly developed sewerage systems in Thu Dau Mot (Binh Duong Province) and Vinh Yen (Vinh Phuc Province). The systems were being developed with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The dual focus of the study was on understanding households’ willingness to pay (WTP) for sewerage connections and designing institutional and financial mechanisms to support such connections.
Objectives, Activities and Results
The study assessed socio-economic factors influencing household WTP and analyzed the feasibility of implementing institutional and financial solutions to boost connection rates. Key outputs included recommendations for the design of revolving fund mechanisms tailored to each town’s context. These mechanisms aimed to lower the financial barrier for households and ensure sustainable access to sanitation services. The study provided critical input for the effective rollout of JICA-supported sewerage infrastructure, ensuring that household connection was both economically viable and socially equitable.
