Assessing low quality water use policy framework: Case study from Ghana

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dc.contributor.authorAmponsah Owusu
dc.contributor.authorVigre Håkan
dc.contributor.authorWilde Schou Torben
dc.contributor.authorBoateng Ethel Seiwaa
dc.contributor.authorBraimah Imoro
dc.contributor.authorAbaidoo R. C
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-30T14:54:19Z
dc.date.available2023-11-30T14:54:19Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.descriptionThis article is Published by Elsevier, 2015 and is also available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.01.009
dc.description.abstractWe sought to understand the factors that have undermined the effective implementation of the low quality water reuse provision in Ghana’s Irrigation Policy. Two Strategic Environmental Assessment tools (i.e. compatibility matrix and sustainability test) were used for the policy analyses. The analyses identified neither conflicts nor sustainability issues which could undermine the effective implementation of the policy in Ghana. Rather, its effective implementation was found to be the result of the lack of supportive legislation, regulations and guidelines. Furthermore, most of the institutions, which have been identified as key stakeholders for the policy implementation, not only lack the commitmentto implementthe policy but also perceive low quality water reuse as a practice that can endanger public health. We conclude that effective implementation of the low quality water reuse policy requires an integration of the policy into the broader water resources management context supported with legislation and regulations which spell out clearly institutional responsibilities, and rewards and punishments for compliance or otherwise.
dc.description.sponsorshipKNUST
dc.identifier.citationResources, Conservation and Recycling 97 (2015) 1–15
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.01.009
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.knust.edu.gh/handle/123456789/14586
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElseveire
dc.titleAssessing low quality water use policy framework: Case study from Ghana
dc.typeArticle
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