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 Water law, water rights and water supply
Purpose:
To identify and promote awareness and understanding of the constraints and enabling conditions provided by existing water laws (statutory and customary) with regard to the poor receiving or having access to safe and reliable supply of water.
Outputs:
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reports from each of the study countries (Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) covering:
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content and status of current statutory water law(s);
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nature and status of customary water law(s) and prevailing water rights;
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nature and status of water supply provision for rural livelihoods; and
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analysis of the above to identify the constraints and enabling conditions provided by existing water laws with regard to the poor receiving, or having access to, a safe and reliable supply of water.
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Report summarising the study's findings from:
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the 5 study countries;
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contributions from other African countries; and
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workshop discussions.
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together with recommendations for subsequent action and further studies.
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useful links / communication between individuals / institutions from different professions (eg water engineers and lawyers) and from countries in Africa.
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January 1999
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July 1999
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Peter Howsam
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Water Management Group,
Cranfield University at Silsoe
Fax: +44 1525 863300
Email: p.howsam@cranfield.ac.uk
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Findings:
The Study Summary Report and the five Study Country Reports can be viewed and downloaded from the following web-site: http://www.silsoe.cranfield.ac.uk/iwe/WaterLaw.HTM
Updated 31/01/03
Maintained by f.o.odhiambo@lboro.ac.uk and j.fisher1@lboro.ac.uk
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