This proposal cites limited funding sources, lack of driving force, and start up costs as major challenges. The team recommends widening funding sources through strategic partnerships with local micro-finance institutions, revolving loans to construct additional water systems, and "Glocal" franchising, or promotion of local franchising to lower the initial cost and increase the water supply and hygiene activities at the local level.
World Water Crisis: Reaching 100 Million People in 5 Years by "Glocal Franchising"
Challenges: Extension of water grid, Infrastructure, Limited Financing Options and/or Access to Funds, Financing
Solutions: Education and Awareness Campaigns, Entrepreneuship Focused, Micro-Finance Institutions and Loans, Franchising Model, Water Access Points (public or private taps), Economic and Commercial, Business-Led, Water Mains, Financial, Social, Sanitation Focused, Water Focused