Title: Community involvement in urban water and sanitation provision : the missing link in partnerships for improved service delivery in Ghana

Authors: Osumanu, Issaka Kanton

Place: [Nairobi etc.]

Publisher: Academic journals

Year: 2010

Journal: Journal of African studies and development

Volume: Vol. 2, No. 8

PAGE: 208--215

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: water supply, development planning, community participation, governance, social justice, sustainable development, economic aspects, ghana

Abstract: This paper examines how partnerships with communities can complement government’s efforts at improving access to adequate water supply in Ghana. The active involvement of users in the planning and provision of such services contributes to greater equity and financial viability.

URL: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.953.5918&rep=rep1&type=pdf

Document type: E-article