A planning-oriented sustainability assessment framework for peri-urban water management in developing countries

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (20) ◽  
pp. 7175-7183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Starkl ◽  
Norbert Brunner ◽  
Eduardo López ◽  
José Luis Martínez-Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Urban Water ◽  
Assessment Framework ◽  
Urban Water Management

Progress towards sustainable urban water management in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Egan ◽  
Gloria Agyemang
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
World Bank ◽  
Urban Water ◽  
Urban Water Management ◽  
Financial Efficiency ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Water Supply

Purpose In recent decades, governments in developing countries have experienced relentless pressure from key supranational finance providers (particularly the World Bank) to focus on the achievement of financial efficiency. This pressure persists despite evidence that basic institutions necessary for sustainable infrastructure and competitive commercial arrangements are often not present. This paper aims to examine the steering of urban water management in Ghana as it progressed through a first failed public-private partnership in this sector (from 2005 to 2011), and beyond to 2017. Throughout this 12-year period, the authors consider progress and barriers to the achievement of steering for sustainable development. Design/methodology/approach Publicly available documentation is examined through the lens of steering for sustainable development (Voß et al., 2007) to consider the challenges of urban water management between 2005 and 2017. Findings Progress towards a more sustainable approach to urban water management was achieved through greater democratic governance, public accountability and public engagement. This acted as a counter foil to power and affected improvements of knowledge and clarity of related goals. Effective sustainable management continued to be challenged, however, by on-going World Bank pressure to focus on financial efficiency. Practical implications The provision of a sustainable water supply continues to be a significant challenge for many developing countries, including Ghana. This study provides insights into how progress beyond crippling financial dependency might begin to be achieved. Social implications Safe and sustainable water supply is critical for both the health and economic progress of citizens in developing countries such as Ghana. This study provides insight into the value of drawing from a broad range of stakeholders in seeking viable pathways towards those goals. Originality/value While water management challenges for developing countries have been significantly researched, particularly in the context of private financing arrangements, little empirical insight is provided into how governments can move forward with sustainable progress beyond the failure of such arrangements. Water management in Ghana beyond 2011 provides that unique context.

scholarly journals Early Urban Water Management of Gdansk, Poland

2017 ◽  
pp. 2-15
Author(s):  
Piotr J. Kowalik ◽  
Simo Lakkonen ◽  
Ziemowit Suligowski
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Complete Solution ◽  
Urban Water ◽  
Urban Water Management ◽  
Sewer System ◽  
Pumping Stations ◽  
Water Based ◽  
The City ◽  
Wastewater Generation

This paper describes origin and development of sewer system in Gdansk, Poland, designparameters for water use and wastewater generation, gravity siphons, pumping stations,sewage fields. It was the first and complete solution of urban water on the Europeancontinent. This report gives literature review, background of decisions, comprehensive resultsand final conclusions. Paper focused on the water-based infrastructure in the city, namelypotable water, sewerage, irrigation and drainage. Described technologies are still in use andcan be used in the future in developing countries, for example for re-use of wastewater onirrigation fields.

Water and wastewater in developing countries: present reality and strategy for the future

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Ujang ◽  
C. Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Wastewater Management ◽  
Urban Water ◽  
Urban Water Management ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Future Scenario ◽  
Waste Minimisation ◽  
Water And Wastewater ◽  
Financial Arrangements

This paper summarises the paper presentation sessions at the Conference, as well giving insights on the issues related to developing countries. It also discusses the present status of practice and research on water and wastewater management, and projected future scenario based not only on the papers presented in the Conference, but also on other sources. The strategy is presented to overcome many problems in developing countries such as rapid urbanization, industrialization, population growth, financial and institutional problems and, depleting water resources. The strategy consists of Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM), cleaner industrial production, waste minimisation and financial arrangements.

ANALYTICS FOR SUPPORTING URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 875-881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Candelieri ◽  
Francesco Archetti ◽  
Enza Messina
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Urban Water ◽  
Urban Water Management
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