This study identifies factors affecting access to potable water supply as well as measures the magnitude of the impact of rural water supply on the wellbeing of the user community using cross-sectional data collected from 200 farm households that were randomly selected from Haramaya District, east Hararghe Zone of Oromia National regional state. Data were analyzed using descriptive, inferential statistics, and propensity score matching (PSM) method. The results obtained from Logit model showed that access to potable water supply are significantly influenced by education, knowledge, quality of water, sustainability and distance of water point from homestead.
Results of the PSM suggest that access to potable water supply significantly decreased households’ expenditure on consumption and medical care by Birr 2497 per annum (55%). Overall, the study provides evidence that policy makers and development practitioners should focus on accessible rural water supply system and investing in alternative watering points such as deep/shallow wells, protected hand dug wells, protected spring on spot and with gravity and easily adoptable low technologies maintained by the community. Moreover, it is important to focus on improving households’ knowledge about PWS, quality of water and basic water point services to improve households’ potable water supply demand.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background
1.2. Statement of the Problem
1.3. Research Questions
1.4. Objectives of the Study
1.5. Significance of the Study
1.6. Scope and Limitations of the Study
1.7. Organization of the Thesis
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Concepts and Definitions
2.1.1. Concepts of rural water supply
2.1.2. Definition of impacts
2.1.3. Impacts of water supply interventions
2.1.4. Impacts of improved water supply on livelihood of the user people
2.2. Empirical Review of Literature
2.2.1. Models for impact evaluation
2.2.2. Empirical studies on the impact of rural water supply on the livelihood of users
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1. Description of the Study Area
3.2. Data Sources and Collection Methods
3.3. Sample Size and Sampling Technique
3.4. Methods of Data Analysis
3.4.1. Descriptive and inferential analyses
3.4.2. Econometric model
3.4.2.1.The propensity Score matching Technique
3.4.2.2. Implementation of the p-score
3.4.2.3.Checking Overlap and Regression of Common Support
3.4.2.4. Matching Quality
3.5. Definition of Variables and Research Hypothesis
3.6. Regression Diagnosis
3.7.Sensetivity Analysis for un Observed Biases
4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1. Community Managed Water Supply
4.2. Household Characteristics
4.3. Results of Model Diagonistcs
4.4. Econometric Results
4.4.1 Estimation of the logit Model
4.4.2. Propensity scores
4.4.3. Matching households
4.4.4 Choice of matching algorism
4.4.5. Testing the balance of propensity score and covariates
4.4.6. Treatment effect on the treated (ATT)
3.4.7. Sensitivity analysis for unobserved biases
5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1. Summary and Conclusions
5.2. Recommendations
Research Objectives and Key Themes
This study aims to assess how rural water supply infrastructure impacts the overall wellbeing of farm households in the Haramaya District, identifying key factors that influence access to potable water and quantifying the socio-economic benefits such as reduced household expenditures.
- Propensity Score Matching (PSM) for impact evaluation
- Logit modeling of factors affecting water access
- Household expenditure on consumption, health, and education
- Community-managed water supply systems and sustainability
- Comparison between households with and without potable water access
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3.1. Description of the Study Area
Oromia National regional state shares boundary with all other regional states of the country except Tigray. It is the single largest state that accounts for over one third of the total population of the country. The region has a total land area of 363,136 km2 and on the basis of 1994 CSA’s census the total population of Oromia region in 2011 were projected to be 30,254,308 of which 26,316,676 (86.98 %) were rural population and 3,937,632 (13.02 %) were urban population. At present Oromia National Regional State is divided into 17 administrative zones and two special zones (Adama and Jima towns) and 259 rural and 36 urban (EHFED, 2011a).
Haramaya is one of the 19 districts in East Hararghe zone, Oromia National Regional State. It lies between 90 091 and 90 32’N latitude and 420 17’and 420 38’E longitude to the West of Harar town.
The district is bordered by Dire Dawa Administrative Council to the north and, Kersa to the west, Fadis and Kurfachalle districts to the South, Harari National Regional State to the east and Kombolcha district to the north-east direction. The district has a total area of 521.63 Km2 accounting for about 14.01% of the total area of east Hararghe zone. Its capital town is Haramaya town which is located at a distance of 14 km from Harar town to the West direction. The district has 33 rural kebeles administration (EHFED, 2011b).
Summary of Chapters
1. INTRODUCTION: Provides the research background, statement of the problem, research objectives, and defined scope of the study regarding rural water supply.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW: Explores theoretical frameworks of sustainable livelihoods, water supply interventions, and empirical evaluations using propensity score methods.
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Describes the study area, data collection procedures, sampling techniques, and the econometric approach (PSM) used for analysis.
4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Presents community-managed water schemes, demographic characteristics, and detailed empirical econometric results regarding the impact on households.
5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Summarizes the key findings on expenditure reduction and provides actionable policy recommendations for future development.
Keywords
Rural Water Supply, Wellbeing, Haramaya District, Ethiopia, Propensity Score Matching, Impact Evaluation, Household Expenditure, Potable Water, Community Management, Logit Model, Sustainable Livelihood, Poverty Reduction, Water Accessibility, Statistical Analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this study investigate?
This thesis investigates the impact of access to potable water supply on the overall wellbeing of rural households in the Haramaya District of Ethiopia.
What are the primary themes of this research?
Central themes include the evaluation of rural water access, the drivers of household participation in water programs, and the resulting economic benefits such as lower expenditure on medical care and consumption.
What is the core objective of the research?
The main objective is to measure the magnitude of the impact of potable water supply on the lives of rural communities using a rigorous comparative framework.
Which scientific methodology is utilized?
The study employs the Propensity Score Matching (PSM) method along with Logit regression analysis to account for selection bias and estimate treatment effects.
What topics are discussed in the main body?
The main body covers the theoretical background, the socio-economic characteristics of the study area, the diagnostic testing of the data, and an evaluation of the impact on household spending.
Which keywords categorize this work?
Keywords include Rural Water Supply, Well-being, Haramaya District, Propensity Score Matching, and Household Expenditure.
How does water access specifically impact household expenditure?
The study finds that access to potable water significantly decreases annual household expenditure on consumption and medical care by approximately 55% or 2497 Birr.
What specific role does a water committee play in this context?
The study emphasizes that water committees are accountable, elected bodies that ensure the effective management, distribution, and sustainability of local water schemes.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Getahun Nagari (Autor:in), 2013, Impact of Water Supply on the Well-being of the Rural Communities. The Case of Haramaya District, of Eastern Ethiopia, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1307956
