Site Selection
24 informal settlements in Makassar and Suva have been selected for their vulnerability to a range of water-related stressors. At all sites, intermittent water supply of varied quality and inadequate or absent sanitation systems result in high rates of exposure to environmental faecal contamination. The sites are variously characterised by combinations of: tidal inundation with occasional storm surges; riverine flooding; and, poor drainage and pluvial flooding. Testing the interventions in the two contrasting urban settings will identify generalisable conclusions and context specific considerations.
In close consultation with communities and stakeholders, RISE is revitalising settlements comprising an average of 50 dwellings per site, assuming 5–6 people per dwelling, with a total of 6,000–7,200 people. This intervention scale and sample size will ensure statistical power for primary health and environmental outcomes. Site inspections have confirmed feasibility and accessibility, with site locations and sizes determined using the UN-Habitat informal settlement selection approach.
Key site-selection criteria:
Selection of specific informal settlement sites in Makassar and Suva
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Maravu, Suva
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Bontarannu West, Makassar
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Wailea, Suva
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Tallo, Makassar