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A community-based approach to rural water supply and sanitation : three case studiesMogane-Ramahotswa, Baby 01 1900 (has links)
Community-based approaches are of fundamental importance in the development of rural water supply and sanitation.
Three case studies demonstrate that, by means of negotiation, need assessment, community participation, community-based management and appropriate technology, a reasonable degree of success can be achieved in providing an adequate and safe drinking water supply to most unserved communities.
The research also shows that necessary negotiations with the government are often more complex and time-consuming than those with the community itself. Either the weight of bureaucratic processes or the lack of capacity and willingness on the part of the government to implement small-scale water projects using community-based
approaches, were the reasons for the complexity of negotiations in one case study.
It was also found that self-initiated projects with strong back-up support from development agencies are more successful than are projects initiated from outside.
It was also noticed that community-based management is feasible and that it can lead to sustainable development. / Sociology / M.A (Social Science)
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The impact of improved water access for both domestic and productive uses on human development: the case of Letsoalo-Sekororo in Limpopo Province, South AfricaMotoboli, Ma-Edward Jermina January 2011 (has links)
Thesis (M.A. (Agricultural Economics))--University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2011. / The main aim of the study was to analyse the impact of improved water access for both domestic
and productive uses on human development. The study was conducted in three villages in the
Letsoalo-Sekororo community within the Mopani District Municipality in the Maruleng Local
Municipality around the banks of the Olifants River in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The
study used a total sample of 59 participants representing 40 households, 16 key informants.
Three focus group discussions were held. Various variables for the households were selected and
analysed using logistic regression. The method of agreement was used for key informants as well
as for focus group discussions.
The results from the logistic regression indicated that household size and quantity of water
consumed by an individual per household was found to be showing a positive relationship to
improved water access. Cattle ownership and household’s monthly income were found to be
showing a negative relationship to improved water access. The results also indicated that other
people’s private yard taps are the water source which showed a negative relationship to
improved water access. The variable food availability throughout the year, showed a positive
relationship to improved water access. Water related disease showed a negative relationship to
improved water access.
The results of method of agreement indicated that there are many challenges faced by the key
informants. These challenges were because of the poor water reticulations and the fact that other
households were unable to make their connections due to lack of a money.
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The study recommends that the Department of Water Affairs and the Maruleng Local
Municipality should continue their efforts of getting enough and safe water fir the Letsoalo-
Sekororo communities. Once that is done these communities will be able to get involved in
income generating activities. / French Embassy through the Centre for Rural
Community Empowerment
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Water supply services in Greater Tzaneen Municipality : A case study of Lenyenye TownshipLetsoalo, Masilo Simon January 2012 (has links)
Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2012 / The aim of the envisaged study is to investigate the water supply services in Lenyenye Township, in Greater Tzaneen Municipality and to derive suggestions and recommendations for improvement based on the objectives decomposed into the following:
To review the extent and the magnitude of Water Supply problems and to identify, analyze the underlying causes of the water supply problems because the basic infrastructure provision of water supply is very poor and dismal across the area. Water serves as a basic need to which everybody has the right to access, be it for consumption or irrigation this service is, unfortunately, disrupted by many factors.
The findings in the study for poor water supply emanate from many common causal factors such as management skills, technical challenges and illegal connections.
Only two methods were employed to collect data in the study. Data collection was done by using the questionnaire and the interview methods and the interview involved direct personal contact with the participants who answered questions. A survey questionnaire was used to obtain data pertaining to water supply services from the representatives of water supply institutions.
Recommendations in the study are based on the findings such as prioritization of effective water supply for Lenyenye township, community consultation and participation, addressing capacity constrains in the Municipality such as human resources, water service infrastructure, and skills development.
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A community-based approach to rural water supply and sanitation : three case studiesMogane-Ramahotswa, Baby 01 1900 (has links)
Community-based approaches are of fundamental importance in the development of rural water supply and sanitation.
Three case studies demonstrate that, by means of negotiation, need assessment, community participation, community-based management and appropriate technology, a reasonable degree of success can be achieved in providing an adequate and safe drinking water supply to most unserved communities.
The research also shows that necessary negotiations with the government are often more complex and time-consuming than those with the community itself. Either the weight of bureaucratic processes or the lack of capacity and willingness on the part of the government to implement small-scale water projects using community-based
approaches, were the reasons for the complexity of negotiations in one case study.
It was also found that self-initiated projects with strong back-up support from development agencies are more successful than are projects initiated from outside.
It was also noticed that community-based management is feasible and that it can lead to sustainable development. / Sociology / M.A (Social Science)
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Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock ExchangeAskham, Theresa 01 1900 (has links)
Many parts of the world, but South Africa specifically, are facing a water crisis, not only because of the scarcity of water, but also the quality of the water that is available. Companies are the primary users of water and can therefore have the most significant impact on saving water. It is thus imperative to determine how companies are measuring, managing, engaging with their stakeholders and disclosing water-related risks in their businesses. This study was conducted on the premise that South African companies have not as yet grasped the seriousness of the water crisis. Thirty JSE-listed companies classified as being water intensive were selected for the study. Their sustainability/integrated/annual reports for 2011 and 2013 were downloaded from the internet and analysed to determine if and how they were mitigating their water-related risks. The Ceres Aqua Gauge™ was used as the framework for this study. It was established during the analysis of the selected companies’ reports that, with the exception of food producers and food retailers, the companies had grasped the seriousness of the water crisis. One area of particular concern that was evident in all the companies was the lack of attention directed towards supply chain water management. Companies need to address water risks in their supply chain, and to also turn the water crisis from a threat into an opportunity. Investors need to engage with and put pressure on companies to improve their water management practices. / Business Management / M. Ph. Accounting Sciences (Management Accounting)
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Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock ExchangeAskham, Theresa 01 1900 (has links)
Many parts of the world, but South Africa specifically, are facing a water crisis, not only because of the scarcity of water, but also the quality of the water that is available. Companies are the primary users of water and can therefore have the most significant impact on saving water. It is thus imperative to determine how companies are measuring, managing, engaging with their stakeholders and disclosing water-related risks in their businesses. This study was conducted on the premise that South African companies have not as yet grasped the seriousness of the water crisis. Thirty JSE-listed companies classified as being water intensive were selected for the study. Their sustainability/integrated/annual reports for 2011 and 2013 were downloaded from the internet and analysed to determine if and how they were mitigating their water-related risks. The Ceres Aqua Gauge™ was used as the framework for this study. It was established during the analysis of the selected companies’ reports that, with the exception of food producers and food retailers, the companies had grasped the seriousness of the water crisis. One area of particular concern that was evident in all the companies was the lack of attention directed towards supply chain water management. Companies need to address water risks in their supply chain, and to also turn the water crisis from a threat into an opportunity. Investors need to engage with and put pressure on companies to improve their water management practices. / Business Management / M. Ph. Accounting Sciences (Management Accounting)
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The hydropolitics of Southern Africa: the case of the Zambezi river basin as an area of potential co-operation based on Allan's concept of virtual water.Turton, Anthony Richard 04 1900 (has links)
Southern Africa generally has an arid climate and many hydrologists are predicting an increase in water scarcity over time. This research seeks to understand the implications of this in socio-political terms. The study is cross-disciplinary, examining how policy interventions can be used to solve the problem caused by the interaction between hydrology and demography. The conclusion is that water scarcity is not the actual problem, but is perceived as the problem by policy-makers. Instead,
water scarcity is the manifestation of the problem, with root causes being a combination of climate change, population growth and misallocation of water within the economy due to a desire for national self-sufficiency in agriculture. The solution lies in the trade of products with a high water content, also known as 'virtual water'. Research on this specific issue is called for by the White Paper on Water Policy for South Africa. / Political Sciences / M.A. (International Politics)
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The hydropolitics of Southern Africa: the case of the Zambezi river basin as an area of potential co-operation based on Allan's concept of virtual water.Turton, Anthony Richard 04 1900 (has links)
Southern Africa generally has an arid climate and many hydrologists are predicting an increase in water scarcity over time. This research seeks to understand the implications of this in socio-political terms. The study is cross-disciplinary, examining how policy interventions can be used to solve the problem caused by the interaction between hydrology and demography. The conclusion is that water scarcity is not the actual problem, but is perceived as the problem by policy-makers. Instead,
water scarcity is the manifestation of the problem, with root causes being a combination of climate change, population growth and misallocation of water within the economy due to a desire for national self-sufficiency in agriculture. The solution lies in the trade of products with a high water content, also known as 'virtual water'. Research on this specific issue is called for by the White Paper on Water Policy for South Africa. / Political Sciences / M.A. (International Politics)
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