Why Are So Many Water Points in Nigeria Non-Functional? : An Empirical Analysis of Contributing Factors
This paper utilizes information from the 2015 Nigeria National Water and Sanitation Survey to identify the extent, timing, as well as reasons for the failure of water points. The paper finds that more than 38 percent of all improved water points ar...
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okr-10986-295682021-06-08T14:42:45Z Why Are So Many Water Points in Nigeria Non-Functional? : An Empirical Analysis of Contributing Factors Andres, Luis Chellaraj, Gnanaraj Das Gupta, Basab Grabinsky, Jonathan Joseph, George WATER AND SANITATION DRINKING WATER RURAL WATER SUPPLY ACCESS TO WATER SAFE WATER SUPPLY This paper utilizes information from the 2015 Nigeria National Water and Sanitation Survey to identify the extent, timing, as well as reasons for the failure of water points. The paper finds that more than 38 percent of all improved water points are nonfunctional. The results indicate that nearly 27 percent of the water points are likely to fail in the first year of construction, while nearly 40 percent are likely to fail in the long run (after 8-10 years). The paper considers the reasons behind these failures, looking at whether they can or cannot be controlled. During the first year, a water point's location -- the political region and underlying hydrogeology -- has the greatest impact on functionality. Other factors—specifically, those that can be controlled in the design, implementation, and operational stages -- also contribute significantly. As water points age, their likelihood of failure is best predicted by factors that cannot be modified, as well as by the technology used. The paper concludes that, to improve the sustainability of water points, much can be done at the design, implementation, and operational stages. Over time, technology upgrades are important. 2018-03-30T19:50:07Z 2018-03-30T19:50:07Z 2018-03 Working Paper http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/363491522264585702/Why-are-so-many-water-points-in-Nigeria-non-functional-an-empirical-analysis-of-contributing-factors http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29568 English Policy Research Working Paper;No. 8388 CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo World Bank World Bank, Washington, DC Publications & Research Publications & Research :: Policy Research Working Paper Africa Nigeria |
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This paper utilizes information from the
2015 Nigeria National Water and Sanitation Survey to
identify the extent, timing, as well as reasons for the
failure of water points. The paper finds that more than 38
percent of all improved water points are nonfunctional. The
results indicate that nearly 27 percent of the water points
are likely to fail in the first year of construction, while
nearly 40 percent are likely to fail in the long run (after
8-10 years). The paper considers the reasons behind these
failures, looking at whether they can or cannot be
controlled. During the first year, a water point's
location -- the political region and underlying hydrogeology
-- has the greatest impact on functionality. Other
factors—specifically, those that can be controlled in the
design, implementation, and operational stages -- also
contribute significantly. As water points age, their
likelihood of failure is best predicted by factors that
cannot be modified, as well as by the technology used. The
paper concludes that, to improve the sustainability of water
points, much can be done at the design, implementation, and
operational stages. Over time, technology upgrades are important. |
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Andres, Luis Chellaraj, Gnanaraj Das Gupta, Basab Grabinsky, Jonathan Joseph, George |
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Andres, Luis Chellaraj, Gnanaraj Das Gupta, Basab Grabinsky, Jonathan Joseph, George |
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Andres, Luis |
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Why Are So Many Water Points in Nigeria Non-Functional? : An Empirical Analysis of Contributing Factors |
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Why Are So Many Water Points in Nigeria Non-Functional? : An Empirical Analysis of Contributing Factors |
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Why Are So Many Water Points in Nigeria Non-Functional? : An Empirical Analysis of Contributing Factors |
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Why Are So Many Water Points in Nigeria Non-Functional? : An Empirical Analysis of Contributing Factors |
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Why Are So Many Water Points in Nigeria Non-Functional? : An Empirical Analysis of Contributing Factors |
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why are so many water points in nigeria non-functional? : an empirical analysis of contributing factors |
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2018 |
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http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/363491522264585702/Why-are-so-many-water-points-in-Nigeria-non-functional-an-empirical-analysis-of-contributing-factors http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29568 |
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