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Water, Households and Rural Livelihoods Promoting access of the poor to sustainable water supplies for domestic and productive uses in areas of water scarcity . A joint Indian, South African & European project. Introduction . Who are AWARD Background of area Major changes in Water Policy.
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Water, Households and Rural Livelihoods Promoting access of the poor to sustainable water supplies for domestic and productive uses in areas of water scarcity. A joint Indian, South African & European project
Introduction • Who are AWARD • Background of area • Major changes in Water Policy
Economics Study • Enough evidence to support RDP standard • Main challenge is to operationalise this with regards to institutional, technical and economic perspectives to ensure sustainability • Water-based activities play an important role in rural livelihood systems. More research on how they feature in overall strategies need to be done. • Rural water sector policy should not only be driven by “basic needs” but also the economic opportunities that access to additional water can generate. • Alternative ways of providing water for productive uses need to be explored. • Provision of water for productive uses needs to be done without compromising the provision of basic needs.
Snap Shot Survey results • Water from domestic services is not used for basic needs only. • There are complex water systems in all villages. There are often multiple uses associated with each source • Wealth is not a determinant in productive use activities but does factor in scale of activity • payment for water does take place ( vendor,O&M etc.) • Women collect water and engage in productive activities. • Management of water supply is not for all sources, usually piped systems only.
Ongoing work • Seasonal study • Basic Human Needs Reserve determination plus support for allocation and licensing. • Development of methodology for livelihoods centered approach to rural water supply.