This paper applies a Life Cycle Assessment framework for the evaluation of water and sanitation projects
to a biogas latrine constructed in Uganda. This will be the first time this assessment tool is applied to a
sanitation project in the East African Region. While using this tool, one takes into consideration five life
stages of a development project and five sustainability factors (socio cultural respect, community
participation, political cohesion, economic sustainability, and environmental sustainability). By using
this tool during planning, implementation and evaluation of a project, the sustainability of a project can
be increased and lessons can be learned and implemented in similar future projects. In this case study the
tool was used to evaluate the biogas project and create a starting point to rehabilitate the system
