Multiple-use water systems and rural livelihoods in north-western Ghana: adjusting to a failed hope

IF 1.6 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Water International Pub Date : 2023-05-19 DOI:10.1080/02508060.2023.2209502

B. Guba, N. Fielmua, D. T. Mwingyine

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Abstract

ABSTRACT This study examines the sustainability of multiple-use water systems (MUS) and the associated livelihood issues among women gardeners in north-western Ghana. Focus group discussions and observation techniques were used as part of a qualitative approach to data collection. We found that the MUS strategy has the ability to improve livelihoods. However, the viability of the strategy necessitates technical assistance and innovative fund-raising strategies. The MUS facility (the hope of the people) failed because these conditions were inadequate. Due to the beneficiaries’ worsening situation, alternative livelihoods were adopted, such as the migration of married women to southern Ghana, the production of charcoal and the harvesting of wild fruits.

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加纳西北部多用途供水系统和农村生计:适应失败的希望

本研究探讨了加纳西北部女性园丁的多用途水系统(MUS)的可持续性和相关的生计问题。焦点小组讨论和观察技术被用作数据收集定性方法的一部分。我们发现，MUS战略有能力改善生计。但是，该战略的可行性需要技术援助和创新的筹资战略。MUS设施(人民的希望)失败了，因为这些条件不够。由于受益者的情况不断恶化，采取了其他生计方式，如已婚妇女迁移到加纳南部、生产木炭和收获野果。

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Water International 工程技术-工程：土木

CiteScore

4.40

自引率

7.70%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

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