Water scarcity in rural areas has far-reaching socioeconomic implications especially for women and girls in rural areas who are primarily responsible for water collection. The limited water resources
Given that over 50% of Ghana Water Company Limited's (GWCL) customers do not pay their bills regularly, concerns about the efficiency and sustainability of the supplier in supplying safe water through
In this research project we aim to investigate what the preferences are for rules around sharing the burden of paying for water services in different supply scenarios, including what constitutes as
Climate change and unpredictable weather patterns are a concern for developing countries where a substantial share of the population relies on rain-fed agriculture. Electrification has the potential
Kenya’s economic blueprint, the Kenya Vision 2030, provides for a universal Water Coverage for all by the year 2030. However, the country is lagging behind in achievement in this commitment. For
Water management is becoming increasingly challenging. The core problem in many locations is an old one: water scarcity will increase as demand rises due to population and economic growth. Conditions in the modern Anthropocene — higher temperatures, continental drying, higher evaporation, and non-stationary hydrology — will add complexity.
The seafood processing industry plays a vital role in job creation and economic growth, particularly in regions like the Mekong River Delta of Vietnam. However, this industry also generates a significant amount of organic pollutants, predominantly discharged into riverside and seashore areas.
Irrigation plays a critical role in Vietnam’s rural economy and the national food security priority. The Vietnamese government has developed an extensive irrigation system and waived irrigation costs for farmers to reduce rural poverty. However, excessive use of water in agriculture has become a major concern.