Though it was successful, this mechanism stretched the capacity of the project team. Due to the widespread acceptance of these latrines by the general public, however, the mission believes that this project component should be extended within the broader framework of an urban housing policy. From the time the studies were completed, the construction of the drainage system and of the latrines was implemented on schedule. At the time of project formulation, Repos I and Am Ribeke were considered to be the most deprived of all urban areas in N'Djamena. The numerous improvements in their physical condition exhibit an obvious contrast to the conditions of similar communities in the city.
Water fountains serve daily public demand on a continuous basis.
In addition, the value of the land in the two zones has at least tripled since the project's inception. One shortcoming of the project is that more attention was given to the design of construction activities than to the maintenance of the new systems. As noted above, repayment of credit allocated for water supply and electrification will be used by the PADS for the development of other neighborhoods. The promotion of a pit latrine program should be initiated at the municipal level by supporting the cost of editing and printing a booklet on ventilated pit latrines. The achievements of the project should be promoted by sponsoring the preparation of a video.