Given the scarcity of capital and willingness of the local stakeholders/ beneficiaries, it is always possible to design the project/ process/ construction so that operation and maintenance is cost-effective and capital costs is also optimised. A lot of times, project design and hence capex itself is too high just because of wrong assumptions made in selection of technology and materials..
Published by LOKESH PUNJ, A B.TECH. Agr Engg, PGDM-SPA IIMA (1977-9) 25 yrs in Water Piping / Irrigation/Infra Projects
Given the scarcity of capital and willingness of the local stakeholders/ beneficiaries, it is always possible to design the project/ process/ construction so that operation and maintenance is cost-effective and capital costs is also optimised. A lot of times, project design and hence capex itself is too high just because of wrong assumptions made in selection of technology and materials..
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I agree, it is paramount to ensure all stakeholders participation especially to ensure project sustainability.
Published by George kiambuthi, Msc Water Policy, Bsc Water Engineer, enterpreneur, agriculture enthusiast