This Paper was motivated by the beliefs that analyze the challenges and prospects of potable water management at Edja Woreda. Ethiopia in general and Edja Woreda in particular has lowest access to potable water services. The objectives of the study were; to describe the role of potable water actors and the networking status among them, the status of potable water management in terms of its supply capacity and distributive mechanisms, the institutional, economical and social mechanisms in place to contribute its sustainability and to generate suggested solution for potable water management problems. Mixed social science research was used for this study. The necessary data was collected through survey questionnaires; interview and FGD form potable water users, water actors’ officials and selected community members. Descriptive statistics like: graphing, frequency and percentage distribution was used for data analysis using SPSS version 13 software.
The study also reveals that the major potable water actors in the area are; WMEO that coordinates and manages over all water activities, WaSH committees that manage and monitor water scheme, NGOs and multilateral agencies that finance water activities. Water actors are both responsible and accountable to the users but needs them more improvement. Nevertheless, the networking status among them is good. The water management challenges in the area are; poor supply capacity and distributive mechanisms with problems like water interruption, limited supply capacity, and distances of water points. The study result also shows that the institutional, economical, social mechanisms are in place but lacks effectiveness to ensure sustainability. These results imply that there are some prospects of potable water management that needs more improvement.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statements of the problem
1.3 Objective of the study
1.4 Research questions
1.5 Scope of the study
1.6 Limitation of the study
1.7 Significance of the study
1.8 Organization of the Paper
CHAPTER TWO - LITRATURE REVIEW
2.1 Conceptualizing water management
2.1.1 Modalities of water service delivery
2.1.2 The tragedy of the commons
2.1.3 Good governance
2.2 Empirical literature review
2.2.1 The link between safe water supply and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
2.3 Summary of litrature review
CHAPTER THREE - METHODOLOGY
3.1 Theoretical framework
3.2 Conceptual framework
3.3 Operational definition of variables
3.4 Description of the study area
3.5 Research design
3.6 Methods of data collection
3.8 Sampling methods
3.9 Methods of data analysis
3.10 Ethical consideration
CHAPTER FOUR - RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Background characteristics of the survey respondents
4.2 The role of potable water management actors
4.3 The networking status among major potable water actors
4.4 The status of potable water management in the Woreda
4.4.1 Supply capacity
4.4.2 Distributive Mechanisms
4.4.3 Distance
4.5 The challenges and prospects towards sustainability
4.5.1 Institutional mechanisms
4.5.2 Economical mechanisms
4.5.3 Social mechanisms
4.6 Solutions for the enhancement of better potable water management
CHAPTER FIVE - SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of results
5.2 Conclusions
5.3 Recommendations
Research Objectives and Focus Areas
This study aims to identify the challenges and prospects of potable water management in Edja Woreda, Ethiopia, focusing on supply capacity, distribution mechanisms, and the roles of various management actors. The research seeks to assess the accountability, responsiveness, and sustainability mechanisms in place to improve service delivery.
- Analysis of the roles of potable water actors and their networking status.
- Assessment of supply capacity and distributive mechanisms in the Woreda.
- Evaluation of institutional, economical, and social sustainability mechanisms.
- Identification of management gaps and proposal of actionable solutions.
- Exploration of community participation in water resource development.
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4.4.1 Supply capacity
Based on the interview result from government and NGO officials, the study areas of the Edja Woreda have one water supply system, which is Fessa Water Supply that has the supply capacity of 30 liter/second and covers 32 km including the sample Kebeles. Even though the sample Kebeles have same water supply system, there is variation in the amount of the water that the respondents use and can get per day per household. Those who live in the upper course of the water system can get much more water than those who live in the lower course of the water system. The majority of the respondents 21.89% said that they use 36-45 liter per day per family.
The other 19.25% indicated that they use 26-30 liter per day for their entire family water consumption. The other 18.49% and 15.47% uses 46-75 and 10-20 liters per day per household respectively.
The average amount of water that the respondents can get per day per household was also assessed in order to address the supply capacity from the respondents’ view. Accordingly, the higher percentage of the respondents (16.98%) said that they can get 10-20 liter per day per household. The other 15.85% said that they can get 75-100 liter of water per day per household. These figures imply that there is significantly higher variation in supply capacity between the higher and lower course of the water system. Thus, the water supply system is suffering from equity problem due to the lack of wise and well programmed water usage. This is one of the potable water management challenges of the study area.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION: This chapter outlines the background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, and the scope of the study regarding potable water management in Edja Woreda.
CHAPTER TWO - LITRATURE REVIEW: This chapter reviews conceptual frameworks of water management, the tragedy of the commons, and the empirical link between water supply and the Millennium Development Goals.
CHAPTER THREE - METHODOLOGY: This section details the mixed social science research methods used, including the theoretical framework, data collection techniques, and sampling strategies applied in the study area.
CHAPTER FOUR - RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: This chapter presents the data analysis concerning the role of actors, networking, supply capacity, and the challenges toward sustainable water management in the region.
CHAPTER FIVE - SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This final chapter synthesizes the main findings, draws conclusions about management gaps, and provides recommendations for improving water service sustainability.
Keywords
Potable water actors, Responsibility, Accountability, Institutional, Economical, Social Mechanisms, Water Governance, Edja Woreda, Supply Capacity, Sustainability, Networking, Water Management, Millennium Development Goals, Infrastructure, Community Participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research focuses on analyzing the challenges and prospects of potable water management in Edja Woreda, specifically looking at how different stakeholders manage water resources and infrastructure.
What are the key themes addressed in the study?
The central themes include the role of water management actors, the networking status among them, water supply capacity, distribution efficiency, and the institutional, economic, and social mechanisms governing the sector.
What is the main objective of the thesis?
The primary objective is to identify how management gaps impact potable water service delivery and to propose sustainable solutions to enhance supply capacity and distribution in the study area.
What research methodology was employed?
The study utilized a mixed social science research approach, combining quantitative data from questionnaires distributed to 265 beneficiaries and qualitative data from interviews with government and NGO officials.
What does the main body of the work cover?
The main body examines the background characteristics of respondents, the specific roles of various actors (e.g., WMEO, WaSH committees, NGOs), the effectiveness of current water schemes, and identified obstacles such as water interruption and lack of clear regulatory bodies.
Which keywords define this work?
Key terms include potable water management, institutional mechanisms, water governance, sustainability, community participation, and accountability.
How is accountability managed among water actors in Edja Woreda?
While the study finds that most actors are perceived as accountable by the community, there is a significant governance gap, and the study recommends clearer roles and improved oversight to ensure higher standards of service.
Does the geography of the area affect water access?
Yes, the study identifies significant variation in water access between residents in the upper course and the lower course of the water system, pointing to an equity problem in the current distributive mechanism.
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- Israel Yigezu (Autor:in), 2012, The Challenges and Prospects of Potable Water Management at Edja Woreda, Guraghe Zone, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/208757
