Growing and protecting the sanitation workforce is vital to improving sanitation globally. A joint report Health, Safety and Dignity of Sanitation Workers: An Initial Assessment identified building the evidence bases as one of four areas for action to improve conditions of sanitation workers.
Yet there is a lack of research and evidence on sanitation workers particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This research agenda is intended to focus research activities on topics of greatest relevance to understanding and addressing challenges faced by sanitation workers globally . The research agenda was developed using a consultative process involving a wide range of stakeholders to focus research where it is most needed.
World Health Organization (2022). Global research agenda for improving the health safety and dignity of sanitation workers World Health Organization
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