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Decentralizing water supply services in developing countries: Factors affecting the success of community management
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In this paper, the authors examine the problem of extending access to potable water through conventionally controlled government services and describe the roles of non-governmental organizations and community management associations in improving service delivery and maintaining local water systems.Abstract:
This article examines the problem of extending access to potable water through conventionally controlled government services and describes the roles of non-governmental organizations and community management associations in improving service delivery and maintaining local water systems. Six sets of factors that are crucial to the success of community management are identified: adequate incentives, sufficient skills and resources, appropriate processes for water systems operations and maintenance, effective interorganizational relationships, appropriate technology, and effective systems of monitoring, evaluation and feedback. The components that must be taken into consideration in designing and implementing programmes for decentralizing water supply systems through community management are set out.read more
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