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- Gerryshom Munala
- Harald Kainz
Abstract
The commercialisation of water services in Kisumu, Kenya has resulted in fewer managerial changes than had been anticipated. Challenges include perceived political interference, inequitable treatment of different groups of residents, and little inter-agency coordination. A survey was conducted, focusing on the informal settlements, to help understand the root cause of the management flaws. It revealed: six different water supply routes; that 47 per cent of the residents' source water came from kiosks; that women's numerical strength is insignificant in management; and mitigation of cartel problems and disputes by non-water-associated personnel. The present article suggests an integrative managerial management structure where the community takes the lead.Gestion des interactions sur le marché informel de l'eau : le cas de Kisumu, au KenyaLa commercialisation des services d'approvisionnement en eau à Kisumu, au Kenya, a entraîné moins de changements que prévu sur le plan de la gestion. Parmi les défis figurent l'ingérence politique perçue, le traitement inéquitable des différents groupes de résidents et une faible coordination inter-agences. Une enquête a été menée, qui s'est concentrée sur les établissements informels, afin d'aider à comprendre la cause fondamentale des défauts de la gestion. Elle a révélé : six voies différentes d'approvisionnement en eau; le fait que 47 pour cent de l'eau de source des résidents provenait de kiosques ; le fait que la force numérique des femmes est insignifiante dans la gestion ; et le fait que ce soit du personnel non associé à l'eau qui se charge de remédier aux problèmes et aux conflits liés aux cartels. Le présent article suggère une structure de gestion intégrative dans laquelle la communauté prendrait la direction.Administrando interações no mercado informal de água: o caso de Kisumu, QuêniaA comercialização de serviços de água em Kisumu, no Quênia, tem resultado em menos mudanças gerenciais do que se havia previsto. Entre os desafios estão a interferência política, o tratamento não-equitativo de grupos diferentes de moradores e pouca coordenação entre agências. Uma pesquisa foi realizada, concentrando-se em arranjos informais, para ajudar a compreender a origem das falhas gerenciais. Ela revelou: seis diferentes rotas de abastecimento de água; que 47 por cento da fonte de água dos moradores eram provenientes de quiosques; que a força numérica das mulheres é insignificante no gerenciamento; e a mitigação de problemas de cartel e disputas por parte de pessoal não relacionado a água. O presente artigo sugere uma estrutura de gestão gerencial integradora onde a comunidade assume a liderança.Acuerdos entre sectores en el mercado informal del agua: la experiencia de Kisumu, KeniaCuando los servicios de agua se privatizaron en Kisumu, Kenia, se produjeron menos cambios administrativos de los previstos. Algunos de los retos enfrentados fueron: la percepción de que la política interfería en el proceso, el trato desigual a los distintos grupos de habitantes y la poca coordinación entre instituciones. Se realizó una encuesta en los asentamientos informales para entender las causas estructurales que yacían tras los problemas administrativos. La encuesta demostró que existen seis líneas distintas de abastecimiento de agua; que el 47 por ciento del agua utilizada por los habitantes proviene de puestos de venta; que las mujeres participan poco en la administración; y que el personal ajeno al servicio ha contribuido a reducir disputas y problemas derivados del monopolio del agua. Este ensayo propone crear una estructura de gestión administrativa integradora encabezada por la comunidad.
Suggested Citation
Gerryshom Munala & Harald Kainz, 2012.
"Managing interactions in the informal water market: the case of Kisumu, Kenya,"
Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 22(3), pages 347-360, May.
Handle:
RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:22:y:2012:i:3:p:347-360
DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2012.664619
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