Tag: water supply
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Integrated water resources management and impact at the community level in Rwanda
Abstract: A study of integrated water resources management (IWRM) at the national, local, and community levels in Rwanda showed the need to establish mechanisms for stakeholder dialogue while interests are still similar. The greatest impact towards IWRM may be achieved at the local government level. Author(s): Ogden, Stephanie Source(s): , Water resources IMPACT; Vol. 13,…
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Decentralized cooperation and management of urban services in southern countries : an application on water supply services in Senegal
Abstract: Institutional economics and collective action theories are used to show that a new urban water supply model based on decentralized cooperation and a strengthening of local authorities capabilities is the only way to improve access at low prices, especially for poor urban dwellers. Author(s): Cissé, Arona Source(s): , 6 p. Published: 2011 Hyper articles…
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Sensors, empowerment, and accountability : a digital earth view from east Africa
Abstract: The potential and research challenges of a “participatory sensing” platform or “human sensor web” for empowering citizens to hold local governments accountable for public services using web-published SMS or text messages are discussed, using the case of Zanzibar. Author(s): Georgiadou, Yola Source(s): , International journal of digital earth; Vol. 4, No. 4 p. 285-304,…
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Taking a service delivery approach to monitoring water supply in low income areas and implications for the Joint monitoring programme : key note
Abstract: M&E indicators on water supply must shift from coverage to services delivered to an agreed level of quality over time. Improved service delivery depends on local governance. New technologies have the potential to enhance speed and accessibility of service-based monitoring. Author(s): Schouten, Ton Source(s): , 15 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 IRC international water…
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Practical entry points for improving governance for rural sanitation and hygiene
Abstract: Despite ongoing decentralization efforts, local planning and resource allocation rarely integrate water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Rural WASH programmes often run in relative isolation of local governance processes. Practical entry points for improving WASH governance are needed. Author(s): Tandukar, Bimal Source(s): , [15] p., ill., graphs Published: 2011 SNV Asia, [Hanoi etc.] (English…
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Decentralisation of rural water : moving towards a solution or out-sourcing the problem?
Abstract: This presentation gives an overview of field studies of decentralization as a key contextual issue in rural water supply in Latin America and Africa. The audio can be downloaded from http://www.watercentre.org/wash2011/resolveuid/d92b27937427be17590dc3c317e8b75d. Author(s): Lockwood, Harold Source(s): , 15 p., ill., graphs, maps Published: 2011 Triple-s, Water services that last, [The Hague] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Local governance critical for achieving development goals : key note speech
Abstract: UNDP administrator Helen Clark identifies key drivers of MDG progress with particular relevance to local governance, including gender equality in education and representation, inclusive growth, development ownership and accountability, sanitation, water supply, and energy access. Author(s): Clark, Helen Source(s): , [3] p. Published: 2011 United nations development programme (UNDP), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Conflict and cooperation in local water governance
Abstract: The Competing for Water research programme investigates local water conflict and cooperation in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and analyzes the consequences for the poor. The programme is coordinated by the Danish Institute for International Studies with (international) partners. Author(s): DIIS Source(s): , Published: 2010 Danish institute for international studies (DIIS), Copenhagen (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Global forum on local development (GFLD) : pursuing the MDGs through local government, Kampala, Uganda, October 4th-6th, 2010
Abstract: WEBSITE: The goal of the Global Forum on Local Development is to broaden and deepen the paradigm of local development through democratic local governments to achieve the MDGs, and to unpack what it takes for local governments to deliver local development outcomes. Author(s): UNCDF Source(s): , Published: 2010 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF),…
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Millennium development goals (MDGs) and accessibility levels to potable water supply in rural areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Abstract: Progress towards full access to potable water supply in rural areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, is insufficient to meet the Millennium Goals by 2015. One of the recommendations is for the Niger Delta Development Commission to decentralize for better monitoring and coordination of current projects. Author(s): Atser, Jacob; Akpan, P.A. Source(s): , Journal…