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Assessing the capacity gaps of decentralized rural water management: qualitative evidence from Ghana

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  • Benjamin Dosu
  • Caitlin Hanrahan
  • Tom Johnston
  • Harry Spaling

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This paper examines the capacity gaps in decentralized rural water management in Ghana across five dimensions: institutional, financial, human resource, technical and social. Using household and informant interviews and focus group discussions, qualitative data from the selected rural communities and water management agencies show that while institutional capacity forms the backbone of effective rural water supply and management, financial capacity is required to implement and sustain the other forms of local capacity. To achieve sustainable rural water services, the study recommends a shift in management approaches that ensures a progressive transfer of water management responsibilities to beneficiary rural communities.

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  • Benjamin Dosu & Caitlin Hanrahan & Tom Johnston & Harry Spaling, 2022. "Assessing the capacity gaps of decentralized rural water management: qualitative evidence from Ghana," Water International, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 47(8), pages 1267-1286, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rwinxx:v:47:y:2022:i:8:p:1267-1286
    DOI: 10.1080/02508060.2022.2098454
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