As attention increasingly turns to the sustainability of rural water supplies-and not simply
overall levels of coverage or access-water point functionality has become a core concern for …

Sustainability of point water facilities is a major development challenge in many rural
settings of develo** countries not sparing those in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This …

This article explores how well community participation explains variations in the
performance of sanitation projects in Brazilian cities. Case studies of condominial sewers in …

Involving communities in the operation and maintenance (O&M) of water facilities is
expected to be a cost-effective means of ensuring sustainable provision of water to rural …

Despite progressive policies and a legal framework that includes the constitutional right to
sufficient water, there are still enormous problems with water service delivery in low income …

The burden of diarrhoeal disease remains high in the develo** world. Community-based
safe drinking water programmes are being promoted as cost-effective interventions that will …

Many rural community-managed water supply programs in develo** countries have been
characterized by poor performance. In response, governments and non-governmental …

The study explored the donor funded projects in Kibera. The donor funded projects aim to
promote development by strengthening organizations at the community level. The research …

Tanzania, like other develo** countries, experiences frequent water supply project failures
during its operations leading to subsequent loss in revenues annually which is mainly …

Water is an essential resource and a fundamental vector in sustainable development. The
lack of access to improved water resources has important impacts on health, economy, and …