The eCompendium currently consists of four major sections:
Sanitation Technologies
This section is a comprehensive compilation of all relevant emergency sanitation technologies that can potentially be implemented in different emergency and more longer-term transitional settings. The technologies are categorised and ordered according to the functional group to which they belong: User Interface (U), Collection and Storage (S), Conveyance (C), Treatment (T), Use/Disposal (D).
Users have the choice between three distinct technology overview options:
Compact view (default setting): Simple table matrix of all emergency technologies only showing the name of the technology and sorted according to the functional groups they belong to.
Grid view: A more visual way of presenting all technologies by providing the technical drawings of all technologies in an overview grid.
List view: More detailed overview of all technologies displayed in a list that already provides details of selected technology parameters.
By clicking on a specific technology, the user can access a more in-depth technology information sheet with a description of the basic working principles and design considerations as well as information on key parameters such as applicability, cost implications, space and materials needed, operation and maintenance requirements and links to further literature and resources. This section also allows further filtering and configuration of full emergency sanitation service chain solutions.
Cross-Cutting Issues
This section presents cross-cutting issues and background information that should be considered when making technology and design decisions. It includes requirements for an (1) initial assessment ranging from soil and groundwater assessment, rehabilitation and upgrading of existing infrastructure to information on the existing institutional and regulatory environment, (2) conceptual aspects like resilience and preparedness, exit strategy and handover of infrastructure and specific features of urban settings, and (3) design and social considerations like inclusive and equitable design, child excreta management and hygiene promotion.
Case Studies
This section provides more detailed information on selected emergency sanitation case studies from different contexts and regions to allow comparing, sharing and learning from existing experiences and further support decision-making around sanitation technology choices in emergencies.
Glossary
This section provides concise definitions of all relevant technical terms used throughout the platform.
