WHAT IS FINISH
FINISH stands for: Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation & Health and aims for sanitation for all through an integrated model that addresses both the demand and supply side of the sanitation challenge.
The programme works with a multistakeholder approach which involves the entire value chain. By mobilising the supply side of sanitation while integrating financial resources into the value chain, the programme raises awareness on and creates a demand for sanitation services amongst end-users.
We ensure that:
- People are aware of the need for a safe and durable toilet,
- People want to buy one and can afford it,
- Local people can build one.
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IMPACT
Results to date:
- Improved sanitation: 1 million toilets were built in India and Kenya
- Local business development: more than 10 million work days in construction alone
- Sanitation densities: more than 75% sanitation density was reached in 717 villages in different states in India
- Financial inclusion: grant funding leveraged 14 times with local funding, a total amount of 140 million euro was generated locally,
- Development of a sanitation value chain: over 25 tonnes of human waste has been converted and sold into marketable compost and 25,000 tonnes has been converted to soil conditioner for local use
- Households have invested € 165 million in sanitation improvements
OUR STRATEGY
The Diamond Approach
Our goals can be achieved when key stakeholders in the four Diamond domains work towards the development of local sanitation markets for the poor and inclusive scale of these markets.
COMMUNITIES
Demand improved toilets for which they are willing to pay. This includes mobilization of money for a safe toilet. Demand is stirred by community based sanitation promotors who market safe sanitation to communities.
BUSINESSES
Offer cheaper, new and improved products, including toilets, and services for safely managed sanitation. This includes strengthening of the supply chain and valorization of human waste.
FINANCIERS
Develop and market sanitation credit and other financial products for sanitation effectively addressing the demand for financial services in sanitation from households as well from entrepreneurs.
GOVERNMENT
Develops and implements laws and regulations on sanitation standards and stimulates sanitation market growth through leadership in awareness creation and proactive engagement in PPPs for improved sanitation.
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