Demographic and socio-economic factors influencing water governance in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Gondo, Reniko; Kolawole, Oluwatoyin Dare; Mbaiwa, Joseph E.; Motsholapheko, Moseki R.

doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00602

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“…However, Abubakar [55] reports that income was stated to influence SWS. Similarly, Gondo et al [68] argue that a high level of income determines household access to SWS; however, this study shows no significant relationship.…”

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confidence: 67%

Barriers to Water Access in Rural Communities: Examining the Factors Influencing Water Source Choice

Aikowe

Mazancová

2021

Water

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In Nigeria, the rural population comprises 49% of the total population and has been reported to bear the brunt of ongoing water access challenges. For communities to have access to clean and safe water, an adequate water source should be ensured. In dissevering the definition of water access, this research identifies that distance to a water source, time spent to collect water, water availability, and water quality are determinants of water source choice. A survey with 404 randomly selected respondents was conducted in three local government areas in Kogi state alongside interviews with key participants (n = 12). The data collected were analysed using a Chi-square test to determine any significant relationship between water source choice and the predictor variables (age, education, occupation, religion, ethnic group, household size, income, and distance). Furthermore, multinomial logistic regression was adopted to investigate the relationship and effect between these variables. Findings indicated that the predictor factors such as age, level of education, ethnic group, and participants’ occupation have a statistically significant relationship with using a particular water source. Finally, more insights for policymakers are provided to bridge the gap surrounding water access in developing countries while focusing on an adequate water source.

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Section: Discussion Of Findingscontrasting

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Barriers to Water Access in Rural Communities: Examining the Factors Influencing Water Source Choice

Aikowe

Mazancová

2021

Water

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“…Differences in the utilization of Krasak River water are influenced by the quality and quantity of water, ease of accessing water, and the presence of other alternative sources of water. This finding is consistent with the research conducted by [55] that revealed that distance to water sources as one of access factors to water besides affordability and the intended use of water.…”

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Identification of River Ecosystem Services through Water Utilization at Merapi Volcano, Indonesia

Nurani,

Lavigne,

Gautier

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Merapi volcano is renowned as one of the world’s most active and densely populated volcanoes. Despite the constant high risk it presents, local residents continue to inhabit the Merapi slopes, primarily due to the ecosystem services that sustain their lives. River ecosystem services in this area are particularly vulnerable to landscape changes, largely driven by volcanic eruptions and human activities. This study aims to define the river ecosystem services by exploring the water utilization in Krasak River, which has been affected by Merapi eruptions from 2010 to 2023. The evaluation of water utilization was conducted using an ecosystem services approach, involving semi-structured interviews with 42 informants in six villages located along the upstream, middle stream, and downstream of the Krasak River. Content analysis was employed to explore water utilization practices and categorize river ecosystem services. The results revealed that water utilization in Krasak watershed comprises the use of springs and wells for supplying drinking needs and domestic needs as well as the use of rivers for irrigation water, fish ponds and recreation activities. Variations in Krasak River water utilization in different segments were influenced by water quality, quantity, accessibility, and the availability of alternative water sources. Based on local perspectives, the prominent river services encompass provisioning (e.g., irrigation, fish ponds, rural water supply, sand and stones), regulating (e.g., water quality maintenance, groundwater quantity), supporting (e.g., primary productivity), and cultural (e.g., recreation, aesthetic value) services. Challenges to river ecosystem services include concerns about river water utilization’s impact on perceptions of the river’s value and the roles of local communities and government in Krasak River management. These findings would contribute valuable insights for enhancing sustainable water resource management in the Merapi area.

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“…Previous studies have focused on socioeconomic aspects that can influence the coastal community's behavior in managing sanitation [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ]. However, several factors influencing environmental problems that cannot be carried out optimally are caused by the lack of community knowledge and awareness [ 23 ].…”

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Behavior model of community-based sanitation management in coastal areas: confirmatory factor analysis

Susilawati¹,

Harahap²,

Mulya³

et al. 2022

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Demographic and socio-economic factors influencing water governance in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Cited by 17 publications

References 46 publications

Barriers to Water Access in Rural Communities: Examining the Factors Influencing Water Source Choice

Barriers to Water Access in Rural Communities: Examining the Factors Influencing Water Source Choice

Identification of River Ecosystem Services through Water Utilization at Merapi Volcano, Indonesia

Behavior model of community-based sanitation management in coastal areas: confirmatory factor analysis

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