Coping Strategies, Cultural Practices and Policy Implications on Domestic Water Supply in an Erosion Susceptible Rural Community, Nigeria

Obiora B. Ezeudu (), Tochukwu S. Ezeudu, Uzochukwu C. Ugochukwu, Obiageli J. Okolo, Chinedu D. Ani, Agbaji P. Ajogu, Charles C. Ajaero, Uchenna I. Mbakwe and Nixon N. Nduji
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Obiora B. Ezeudu: Centre for Environmental Management and Control, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria, Enugu 410001, Nigeria
Tochukwu S. Ezeudu: Institute for Development Studies, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria, Enugu 410001, Nigeria
Uzochukwu C. Ugochukwu: Centre for Environmental Management and Control, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria, Enugu 410001, Nigeria
Obiageli J. Okolo: Centre for Environmental Management and Control, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria, Enugu 410001, Nigeria
Chinedu D. Ani: Centre for Environmental Management and Control, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria, Enugu 410001, Nigeria
Agbaji P. Ajogu: Centre for Environmental Management and Control, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria, Enugu 410001, Nigeria
Charles C. Ajaero: Centre for Environmental Management and Control, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria, Enugu 410001, Nigeria
Uchenna I. Mbakwe: Centre for Environmental Management and Control, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria, Enugu 410001, Nigeria
Nixon N. Nduji: Centre for Environmental Management and Control, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria, Enugu 410001, Nigeria

Resources, 2022, vol. 11, issue 8, 1-20

Abstract: Solving water-related problems in remote regions, especially in the developing world, is context-specific and demands knowledge and attendant support of local processes and practices. Most rural communities in developing countries have basic water and other socioeconomic challenges common to them. However, the additional constraints that come with incessant landslides and gully erosion menace necessitates a holistic investigation of how the inhabitants of Nanka, a rural community in the southeastern part of Nigeria, tend to cope with shortages in the domestic water supply and other stress associated with water. This work tries to examine the domestic water coping strategies in the community in terms of water access, sources, practices, barriers, cultural influences, and other environmental issues. These factors were investigated through qualitative research methods. Major water sources in the community include surface sources, rainwater harvesting, and sachet water, while the main water coping practices are water storage, water sharing, and buying water from vendors. The current study further makes policy recommendations along the way forward.

Keywords: developing country; resource scarcity; environmental management; aversion behavior; drainage regulation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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