Monitoring access to water in rural areas based on the human right to water framework: a local level case study in Nicaragua

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Defense date2013-02
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Abstract
Much effort has gone into the recognition of the human right to water. Without doubt,
this milestone influences governance and decision making processes at many scales so
it is essential now to shift the discussion from the legal and conceptual framework to
practice. Along this line, the article proposes a methodology for monitoring access to
water in rural areas using the framework of this human right. The practicality of the
approach is demonstrated by a case study carried out in Nicaragua. Different criteria of
the right to water were included in surveys and structured interviews that were
conducted in rural households and water committees, respectively. A discussion
analyzes the advantages and challenges of using this framework. Finally, the approach
provides elements for policy making that can be used by different stakeholders in the
development and human rights sectors.
CitationFlores, O.; Jiménez Fernández de Palencia, A.; Pérez-Foguet, A. Monitoring access to water in rural areas based on the human right to water framework: a local level case study in Nicaragua. "International journal of water resources development", Febrer 2013, vol. 29, núm. 4, p. 1-16.
ISSN0790-0627
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