Introduction and Ice breaker session-

Participants introduced themselves and there are at least 8 countries here. Field practitioners, academics and support staff.

The ice breaker session was led by Carolien from WSSCC . Very interesting and the highlight of the sssion - two groups divided by those who had never defecated in the open ( a very very small group) and those who have - the vast majority.

When not a daily occurrence , a pleasant experience according to many.

Nepal's 3 representatives were distinctive as were the lone reps from Bhutan, Vietnam and the Phillippines. The Indian delegation with 4 people was quite small too...but that is O.K.of

The coordination and hospitality by BRAC is simply wonderful and all participants are well taken care of . This helps people concentrate on the work at hand.