Residents of Burkina Faso’s Nouaho sub-basin are exposed to water-related hazards such as inadequate quantities of water, poor sanitation, and flooding, which are exacerbated by climate change. This brief explores gender-differentiated water security risks in Nouaho sub-basin, with the aim of informing the development of adaptation strategies in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector.
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The water diary method – proof-of-concept and policy implications for monitoring water use behaviour in rural Kenya
The water diaries method consists of collecting comprehensive evidence on daily sources, uses, cost and sufficiency of water, along with weekly household expenditures. In this paper, published in Water Policy, the authors pilot the water diaries method in Kitui, Kenya and evaluate its measurement, internal and external validity.
Avoiding the water-poverty trap: Insights from a conceptual human water dynamical model for Coastal Bangladesh
In this study, the authors use water modelling to examine the dynamics between water related risks and poverty for an embanked area in coastal Bangladesh.
Current challenges and good practices for water use authorisation systems in Africa
Experiences in the implementation of water permit systems in Malawi, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe, show common challenges, good practices, and areas for improvement, particularly in how permit systems address the needs of small-scale water users.