Water management in relation to SDGs and national guidance in a low-income country : A case study Devchuli, Nepal
Niemi, Veera (2024-06-03)
Water management in relation to SDGs and national guidance in a low-income country : A case study Devchuli, Nepal
(03.06.2024)
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Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on:
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024062558494
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024062558494
Tiivistelmä
Nepal is a lower middle-income country that has agreed to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations (UN) by 2030. In terms of water management, this means providing all the inhabitants of Nepal a safe and affordable
water management. Currently some of the rural areas of the country have difficulties in providing good quality of water supply. This research examines the sustainability of Devchuli municipality water management and through that seeks to understand if the SDGs are still reachable by 2030. The research will also consider the impacts of current practices of information sharing in relation to development sustainability.
The research was done by conducting nine semi-structured interviews and using thematic coding to analyze the content of those. The interviews revealed that various water management operators had quite different levels of information sharing and emphasis on the guidelines. But all operators highlighted the importance of public and community participation in planning of the water management and implementation. Also, ownership and preparedness for risks were seen as important parts of water management.
Overall, Devchuli water management requires a comprehensive investigation on which areas are still without water management and which methods of water supply could be most functional in those areas. There should also be wide scale testing of the water quality in the municipality to find out if some sources need actions of protection or for example water purification systems. Lastly, to achieve financial sustainability and increase resilience, the wards and WUSCs need to start collecting tariffs with a small percentage to cover operation and maintenance but also to repair the damages caused by disasters. Through many collaborative actions can Devchuli become more organized and resilient in terms of water management and provide a safe water supply for all citizens.
water management. Currently some of the rural areas of the country have difficulties in providing good quality of water supply. This research examines the sustainability of Devchuli municipality water management and through that seeks to understand if the SDGs are still reachable by 2030. The research will also consider the impacts of current practices of information sharing in relation to development sustainability.
The research was done by conducting nine semi-structured interviews and using thematic coding to analyze the content of those. The interviews revealed that various water management operators had quite different levels of information sharing and emphasis on the guidelines. But all operators highlighted the importance of public and community participation in planning of the water management and implementation. Also, ownership and preparedness for risks were seen as important parts of water management.
Overall, Devchuli water management requires a comprehensive investigation on which areas are still without water management and which methods of water supply could be most functional in those areas. There should also be wide scale testing of the water quality in the municipality to find out if some sources need actions of protection or for example water purification systems. Lastly, to achieve financial sustainability and increase resilience, the wards and WUSCs need to start collecting tariffs with a small percentage to cover operation and maintenance but also to repair the damages caused by disasters. Through many collaborative actions can Devchuli become more organized and resilient in terms of water management and provide a safe water supply for all citizens.