We will determine the impact and cost-effectiveness of the 'BALatrine'. The 'BALatrine' – developed by Dr Budi Laksono – is an ‘amphibious’ wet/dry latrine that uses simple, cheap local technology. It is a simple squat latrine, usually constructed by the villagers themselves, at the side of a house. It comprises a 2 metre pit (with optional bamboo/concrete pipe strengthening); a latrine plate with raised footsteps (which can be used during dry periods); and a flushable U-bend porcelain bowl that may be removed. All can be made from local materials.

Partnerships

Australia

Australian National Unive​rsity

• Associate Professor Darren Gray
• Professor Archie Clements

Griffith University

• Professor Don Stewart
• Dr Ross Sadler

QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

• Professor James McCarthy

Queensland University of Technology

• Dr Kate Halton

University of Queensland

• Dr Ricardo Soares Magalhaes

Indonesia

Yayasan Wahana Bakti Sejatera (YWBS) Foundation

• Dr Budi Laksono

University of Diponegoro

• Professor Hadisaputro Suharyo

Funding partners

• National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia
• UBS Optimus Foundation, Switzerland