Africa: Cut Price Latrine on Design Award Shortlist

1 September 2011

Phnom Penh — A toilet kit and a self-cleaning water filter are among the innovations shortlisted for a major award that recognises the importance of design in improving lives.

The Easy Latrine and Tulip Siphon Water Filter, both being rolled out in Cambodia, have reached the final round of the Denmark-based INDEX awards which have a top prize of €500,000 (US$711,000), and will be awarded later today.

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