Providing Sawyer PointOne Filters in La Moskitia: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

In this report, La Follette students conduct a cost-benefit analysis on the distribution of Sawyer PointOne water filters to the region of La Moskitia, Honduras.

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Summary

This report considers the distribution of Sawyer PointOne water filters to the region of La Moskitia, Honduras to mitigate negative impacts of waterborne diseases on local communities. The cost-benefit analysis evaluates the impacts of the use of Sawyer filters distributed in three ways. The report estimates that expanding Sawyer filters to the region of La Moskitia and providing increased education would offer the largest net benefit of $25,000,000.

Information

  • Course: Cost-Benefit Analysis Public Affairs 881 taught by Dave Weimer, Fall 2024
  • Authors: Brando Flores, Sabina Huseynova, Doris Mbaka, and Chloe Roberts
  • Client: The Board of World Mission of the Moravian Church of North America