Table 1 Sustainability options A, B, C, and D and their features in terms of key components
| Â | Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Key component | A (Individual household) | B (Household/ voluntary groups) | C (Governing body + compulsory groups) | D (Governing body + donor) |
Governing body | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Ownership | Individual | Individual | Governing body | Governing body |
Repairs | Self/technician | Technician | Technician | Technician; paid by governing body |
Shop in Mbita | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Monthly fee to governing body | No | No | Yes; to fund shop stock) | Yes; to fund repairs/technicians |
Saving in groups | No | Optional | Compulsory | Optional |
Donor | No | No | No | Yes; to fund shop stock |