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Title
Understanding the decision-making structures, roles and actions of village-level water committees in Fiji
Author(s)
Nelson, Sarah; Abimbola, Seye; Mangubhai, Sangeeta; Jenkins, Aaron; Jupiter, Stacy; Naivalu, Kelera; Naivalulevu, Vilisi; Negin, Joel
Published
2022
Publisher
International Journal of Water Resources Development
Published Version DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2021.1916449
Abstract
As part of a community-based project on water-related disease in Fiji, we conducted a qualitative study to assess the decision-making structures, roles and actions of village-level water committees. Village water committees played a role in the management, operation and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure. Reactive and proactive management approaches were both present. The water committees had clear processes in place for decision-making and membership and were influenced by social and cultural norms. Men dominated water committee membership, roles and decision-making. Knowledge about governance structures and processes can be used to strengthen systems for water committees to effectively manage water access and security.
Keywords
Social norms; natural resources; watershed; gender; Fiji
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