期刊名称：The Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa (JSDA)
电子版ISSN：1520-5509
出版年度：2009
卷号：11
期号：4
出版社：Institute of Sustainable Development in Africa
摘要：After almost sixty years of water resources development in Nigeria, it is regrettable that only
60% of the population has access to safe drinking water, and in rural areas less than 50% of
the households have access to potable water. This has very serious implications for the
economic development and social welfare of the people specifically and the country as a
whole. First, there is the tremendous economic waste involved in people spending so much
time and effort in search of water. Secondly, lack of water often means relatively low levels
of personal hygiene and environmental sanitation. Thirdly, because water is needed for most
productive activities, inadequate access to water limits the livelihood options of the people,
particularly in rural areas. In recognition of the poor state of water management in the
country and its implication for socio-economic development and environmental
sustainability, the present democratically elected government has prepared a new national
policy on water resources development. One cardinal objective of the policy is to provide
potable water for the entire population at an affordable price. This study reviews the changing
trend in the national policy framework for water resource management in relation to the
motivation for policy design, knowledge capacity building, and the degree of compliance
with the new principles and approach in Nigeria. The study also assesses the implication of
the changing trends in policy implications to sustainable water provision and management in
the country.
关键词：Water policy, Water supply, Environment, Water resources management,
Indigenous technology
