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Understanding the decision-making structures, roles and actions of village-level water committees in Fiji
As part of a community-based project on water-related disease in Fiji, we conducted a qualitative study to assess the decision-making structures, roles and actions of village-level water committees. Village water committees played a role in the management, operation and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure. Reactive and proactive management approaches were both present. The water committees had clear processes in place for decision-making and membership and were influenced by social and cultural norms. Men dominated water committee membership, roles and decision-making. Knowledge about governance structures and processes can be used to strengthen systems for water committees to effectively manage water access and security.
Understanding the decision-making structures, roles and actions of village-level water committees in Fiji
As part of a community-based project on water-related disease in Fiji, we conducted a qualitative study to assess the decision-making structures, roles and actions of village-level water committees. Village water committees played a role in the management, operation and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure. Reactive and proactive management approaches were both present. The water committees had clear processes in place for decision-making and membership and were influenced by social and cultural norms. Men dominated water committee membership, roles and decision-making. Knowledge about governance structures and processes can be used to strengthen systems for water committees to effectively manage water access and security.
Understanding the decision-making structures, roles and actions of village-level water committees in Fiji
Nelson, Sarah (author) / Abimbola, Seye (author) / Mangubhai, Sangeeta (author) / Jenkins, Aaron (author) / Jupiter, Stacy (author) / Naivalu, Kelera (author) / Naivalulevu, Vilisi (author) / Negin, Joel (author)
International Journal of Water Resources Development ; 38 ; 518-535
2022-05-04
18 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
Unknown
Social norms , natural resources , watershed , gender , Fiji
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