CSTEP developed SANITECH, a decision-support tool, to facilitate an integrated approach to the sanitation investment planning process for urban local bodies in India. The tool is envisioned to provide stakeholders information on existing and new technologies in a manner that allows them to compare options, assess cost/benefits and make informed decisions.

CSTEP seeks to develop a proof-of-concept, scalable model of a community-owned and managed spatial data system that can aid policy and programming efforts towards meeting SDG targets (such as promoting inclusive urbanisation and equitable access to water, sanitation and health).

The project hopes to achieve the following outcomes: