Background
Safe water and adequate sanitation are essential for healthy living and sustainable urban development. However, rapid urbanization and fragmented service delivery continue to challenge sanitation planning and management in many cities. A Shit Flow Diagram (SFD) helps address this challenge by depicting how excreta flows through a city—from containment to treatment and reuse or disposal through simple graphical representation. It identifies critical service delivery gaps and guides decision-makers toward more effective and equitable urban sanitation planning.
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has been at the forefront of promoting SFDs globally. It has contributed to the development of the SFD Graphic Generator, refined its data collection methodology through rigorous field validation, and supported the preparation of over 110 SFDs across India, Bangladesh, South Africa, Nepal, and the Caribbean.
About the CSE–CFAR Partnership
Recognizing the importance of evidence-based sanitation planning, the Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) has partnered with CSE to strengthen its technical capacity in preparing and interpreting SFDs. This collaboration will enhance CFAR professionals’ understanding of sanitation service chains and their ability to apply SFDs effectively for planning and advocacy in urban sanitation.
Aim: To equip participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to independently prepare and interpret Shit Flow Diagrams (SFDs) using globally recognized tools and methodologies.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Training Methodology
The programme blends theory with practical learning through:
Training Coordinator
Harsh Yadava
Programme Officer,
Centre for Science and Environment
Mo. +91 8709638775
Email: harsh.yadava@cseindia.org
Training Director
Subrata Chakraborty
Director, Water Programme,
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: subrata.chakraborty@cseindia.org
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