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Self-help in a rural water project.

D Narayan-Parker1

  • 1Programme for the Promotion of the Role of Women in Water and Environmental Sanitation Systems (PROWWESS), United Nations Development Programme, New York, NY 10017.

World Health Forum
|January 1, 1990
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Women

Area of Science:

  • Community development
  • Public health
  • Water resource management

Background:

  • Limited access to clean water in Indonesian villages impacts community well-being.
  • Women's roles in water collection are central to household and community health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe water supply improvement measures in four Indonesian villages.
  • To evaluate the impact of these measures on community members, particularly women and children.

Main Methods:

  • Community-based participatory approach to implement water supply improvements.
  • Qualitative and quantitative assessments of project outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Significant benefits for women and children, who are primary water bearers.

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  • Increased vegetable production and improved community health observed post-intervention.
  • Enhanced water accessibility and quality leading to positive socio-economic impacts.

    • Conclusions:

    • Community-led water initiatives, with women's active participation, yield substantial health and economic benefits.
    • Investing in water infrastructure empowers women and improves overall community resilience.
    • Sustainable water management is crucial for public health and socio-economic development in rural areas.