Case studies

Alternative attempts to reduce urban water problems (June 2003)

Case study 1

The supply of water is a problem for the government in all urban areas of Ghana. In many parts of the capital city Accra, residents are left at the mercy of tanker operators, while those who cannot afford their services have to walk long distances in search for water.

Inequitable payment for water in Ghana

Case study 2

When it comes to meeting the community water needs, one critical issue is whether water can be made affordable to all, especially the poor. Many argue that water tariffs in Ghana are inequitable and prices water out of the poor's reach. At a workshop organised by WaterAid Ghana and the Water, Engineering and development Center (WEDC) to solicit ideas for a study into small scale water providers in Ghana, Ama Kudom-Agyemang, a Ghanaian journalist, analysed the water tariff situation in Accra.