Rural water management in Africa : the impact of customary institutions in Tanzania

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Author:

Nkonya, Leticia K.

ISBN:

9781604975376

Personal Author:

Nkonya, Leticia K.

Publication Information:

Amherst, N.Y. : Cambria Press, c2008.

Physical Description:

xxviii, 341 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Contents:

1. Introduction: Research problem ; Research questions and objectives ; Justification of the study ; Water situation in Africa ; Anticipated outcomes ; Organization of chapters -- 2. Background information: Introduction ; Water resources in Tanzania ; History of water development in Tanzania ; National policies and water management ; Property rights and water management ; Statutory water management institutions in Tanzania ; Description of the study Site -- 3. Conceptual frameworks for analyzing water management institutions: Introduction ; Conceptual frameworks -- 4. Research methodology and data analysis: Introduction ; Household survey ; Focus group discussions ; Key informants ; Participant observation ; Secondary data ; Photographing ; Data analysis -- 5. Customary institutions and water resources in Bariadi district: Introduction ; The Sukuma traditional belief ; Water resources in Bariadi district ; Customary water management laws among the Sukuma ; Customary institutions for water management -- 6. Water management institutions: Compliance and role in water access and management: Introduction ; Equitable water-access laws ; Laws regarding prevention of water pollution and abuse ; Development of water sources ; Determinants of compliance with water management laws -- 7. Gender, institutions, and water management: Introduction ; The status of women in Tanzania ; Gender relations and property rights ; Gender perceptions and division of labor ; Gender and institutional arrangement for water management -- 8. Water management institutions: Conflict resolution, community participation, and strengths and weaknesses: Introduction ; Institutions and conflicts resolution ; Institutions and community participation ; Strengths and weaknesses of statutory and customary institutions -- 9. Conclusion and policy implications: Introduction ; Theoretical framework, data collection, and analysis ; Important findings and recommendations ; Concluding comments and recommendations.

Subject Term:

Water resources development -- Tanzania.

Water-supply, Rural -- Tanzania.

Water rights -- Tanzania.

Water quality management -- Tanzania.

Geographic Term:

Tanzania -- Social life and customs.

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As one of the most important natural resources, the management of water is becoming increasingly important as water resources are growing more scarce. This is especially the case for rural areas and developing countries, such as Africa. In sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries today, the demand for water resources is increasing. In this innovative study, the author examines these forms of traditional or customary institutions of water management in a manner that has never been done before. First, the author provides us with an understanding and appreciation of the differential impact of customary institutions on drinking- and irrigation-water management. Most sociological studies on rural water management in SSA have addressed water-management issues without adequately analyzing customary institutions and showing how they affect rural water management. Most studies in river-basin management focus on water for irrigation. Few studies have examined how the customary and statutory institutions influence water management for different water uses. This study looks at how the management of water for domestic use differs from the management of water for livestock and small-scale irrigation. The second unique contribution of this book is the analysis of the role of women and how customary and statutory institutions affect women's participation in water management. Few studies have looked at the role of women and their contribution to rural water management. Previous studies have focused only on the statutory institutions. Finally, the study offers a valuable comparison of the effectiveness of statutory and customary institutions in enforcement of their regulations, resolving natural-resource conflicts, and in ensuring access to water for different uses. Although many researchers recognize the importance of customary institutions, their analysis tends to focus more on the statutory institutions for water management. In this book, both formal and informal water-management institutions are considered for a more balanced understanding. The findings of this study will serve as the basis for formulating policies and programs that include customary institutions in the management of rural water resources in Tanzania. In Tanzania, lack of access to safe water for many rural populations is a major concern. Lack of safe water has implications for rural people and the country as a whole. Policy makers, nongovernmental organizations, planners, and water providers need to be informed so they can incorporate customary institutions into policies and strategies for management of rural water resources. This is an important book for African studies, environmental studies, and policy studies.