Promoting multiple-use water services by leveraging existing rural water supply and smallholder farmer groups, Malawi

Rochelle H. Holm, Ralph P. Hall, Suresh Muthukrishnan, Tiwonge Munthali and Margret Sinda

International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2021, vol. 37, issue 2, 321-338

Abstract: Multiple-use water services (MUS) can enhance the benefits communities receive from the productive use of water. This article uses household surveys, water samples, focus groups and key informant interviews to examine the potential of MUS in northern Malawi. Specific attention is given to the role of existing rural water supply options and knowledge held by an established smallholder rice farmer group. The study finds that expanding MUS requires: (1) forming MUS coalitions between communities, NGOs and business associations; (2) identifying appropriate MUS practices and markets; (3) undertaking community and water availability assessments; and (4) designing services aligned with these assessments.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2020.1765745

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