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To explore how data-driven and disruptive technologies, particularly the modular building setup with prepaid water kiosks, can enhance the sustainability and adaptability of water services in rural Africa. The paper aims to demonstrate the benefits of using a flexible and scalable system that can adjust to changing demographics and water demand while optimizing operational costs.
The context of the paper is rural water service provision in Africa, with a specific focus on how innovative technologies can address challenges related to sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The study was conducted in both the Netherlands and Ghana, reflecting the international collaboration involved in the project.
The paper discusses the implementation of a modular building setup for water services, focusing on prepaid water kiosks in rural Africa. It highlights the system's adaptability to demographic changes and water demand, ensuring sustainability and operational efficiency by optimizing the balance between service levels and costs. Data (in chart and table form) includes water sales, storage demand, and consumption figures.
The paper is based on an action research pilot study, which involved field monitoring of existing water points in rural settings. It uses data-driven analysis to assess the effectiveness of the modular building setup and its potential scalability in different contexts.