News Commentary: Lack of toilets questions ODF sustainability in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nov 29: In his 2013 blog to the World Bank, Johannes Zutt, wrote 'Nepal aims to be open defecation free (ODF)’. Celebrating the declaration of ODF status to Bhaktapur district, Jutt then mentioned, "September 21, 2013 marked an important milestone for all households in Nangkhel and the other villages and municipalities in the district: Bhaktapur was declared ODF."

He continued the celebration, "Village by village, city by city, district by district, Nepal aims to be completely ODF by 2017. It is an inspiring example for other countries who want to deliver the same results to their citizens."