Dataset

Community Participation and Handpump Sustainability in Rural Ghana

Borehole / Well / Handpump InfrastructureGhanaRural Water Supply Network (RWSN), Johns Hopkins University

Dataset Objective

To explore the relationship between community participation and the sustainability of handpumps in rural Ghana, and to identify other factors influencing the sustainability of these water systems.

Context

This research is set in rural Ghana and addresses the critical issue of handpump sustainability in the context of rural water supply, highlighting the importance of community involvement and support structures in maintaining these essential water systems.

What is included

Types and depth of community participation associated with handpump sustainability, the significance of decision-making processes, and additional factors such as post-construction support, trust, and the availability of alternative water sources.

Collection Methods

The study was conducted at a site in Ghana, using data to analyze how different forms of community participation and other variables contribute to the long-term sustainability of handpumps.