District hand pump mechanics associations in Uganda for improved operation and maintenance of rural water-supply systems
In Uganda, functionality is still a challenge, with 19 per cent of water points not working. Though trained by local government and NGOs, hand pump mechanics (HPMs) are not recognized as local private sector players and are mostly segregated individuals, yet they are a key stakeholder in operation and maintenance (O&M) of rural water supply. HPMs find it hard to access spare parts and cannot benefit from economies of scale; nor are they involved in decision making in water source development and rehabilitation and cannot receive any formal government contracts for rehabilitation. This situation has resulted in a lack of adequate information around operation and maintenance such as costs, functionality, and consumer feedback loops. At community level, there are reported cases of difficulties to access reliable repairs with uniform prices. This evidence-based paper explores how mechanics have contributed to sustaining the flow of water through district-based HPMs associations in five districts in Uganda.Consultancy of Rural Enterprise Activities Management (CREAM) (2009a) Assessment of Factors Affecting Functionality of Water Sources: A Case Study in Koboko District. CREAM, Arua, Uganda.
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Consultancy of Rural Enterprise Activities Management (CREAM) (2009a) Assessment of Factors Affecting Functionality of Water Sources: A Case Study in Koboko District. CREAM, Arua, Uganda.
Harvey, P.A and Reed, R.A. (2006) ‘Sustainable supply chains for rural water supplies in Africa’, Engineering Sustainability 159: 31-39 http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/ensu.2006.159.1.31.
Koestler, L. (2009) ‘Private sector involvement in rural water supply: Case studies from Uganda’, 34th WEDC International Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. WATSUP (Water and Sanitation Atlas Update) (2010) Uganda Water Supply Atlas. Ministry of Water and Environment, Government of Uganda.
Ministry of Water and Environment (2010) Water and Environment Sector Performance Report. Ministry of Water and Environment, Government of Uganda.
Oyo, A. (2006) Spare Parts Supplies for Hand Pumps in Africa. Success Factors for Sustainability. Rural Water Supply Services, Nairobi, Kenya, Water and Sanitation Programme.
Ministry of Water and Environment, The 2nd Joint Technical Review of the Water and Environment Sector, 29-31 March 2010, Fort Portal, Uganda.
Youth Development Organization (YODEO) (2008) Strengthening Water and Sanitation Management Structures in Adjumani District. YODEO, Arua, Uganda.
Consultancy of Rural Enterprise Activities Management (CREAM) (2009a) Assessment of Factors Affecting Functionality of Water Sources: A Case Study in Koboko District. CREAM, Arua, Uganda.
Harvey, P.A and Reed, R.A. (2006) ‘Sustainable supply chains for rural water supplies in Africa’, Engineering Sustainability 159: 31-39 http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/ensu.2006.159.1.31.
Koestler, L. (2009) ‘Private sector involvement in rural water supply: Case studies from Uganda’, 34th WEDC International Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. WATSUP (Water and Sanitation Atlas Update) (2010) Uganda Water Supply Atlas. Ministry of Water and Environment, Government of Uganda.
Ministry of Water and Environment (2010) Water and Environment Sector Performance Report. Ministry of Water and Environment, Government of Uganda.
Oyo, A. (2006) Spare Parts Supplies for Hand Pumps in Africa. Success Factors for Sustainability. Rural Water Supply Services, Nairobi, Kenya, Water and Sanitation Programme.
Ministry of Water and Environment, The 2nd Joint Technical Review of the Water and Environment Sector, 29-31 March 2010, Fort Portal, Uganda.
Youth Development Organization (YODEO) (2008) Strengthening Water and Sanitation Management Structures in Adjumani District. YODEO, Arua, Uganda.
Consultancy of Rural Enterprise Activities Management (CREAM) (2009a) Assessment of Factors Affecting Functionality of Water Sources: A Case Study in Koboko District. CREAM, Arua, Uganda.
Harvey, P.A and Reed, R.A. (2006) ‘Sustainable supply chains for rural water supplies in Africa’, Engineering Sustainability 159: 31-39 http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/ensu.2006.159.1.31.
Koestler, L. (2009) ‘Private sector involvement in rural water supply: Case studies from Uganda’, 34th WEDC International Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. WATSUP (Water and Sanitation Atlas Update) (2010) Uganda Water Supply Atlas. Ministry of Water and Environment, Government of Uganda.
Ministry of Water and Environment (2010) Water and Environment Sector Performance Report. Ministry of Water and Environment, Government of Uganda.
Oyo, A. (2006) Spare Parts Supplies for Hand Pumps in Africa. Success Factors for Sustainability. Rural Water Supply Services, Nairobi, Kenya, Water and Sanitation Programme.
Ministry of Water and Environment, The 2nd Joint Technical Review of the Water and Environment Sector, 29-31 March 2010, Fort Portal, Uganda.
Youth Development Organization (YODEO) (2008) Strengthening Water and Sanitation Management Structures in Adjumani District. YODEO, Arua, Uganda.
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