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The Role of Women in Water Management and Conflict Resolution in Marsabit, Kenya

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  • Sarah Yerian

    (Emory University, Department of Environmental Health
    Emory University, Center for Global Safe Water)

  • Monique Hennink

    (Emory University, Center for Global Safe Water
    Emory University, Hubert Department of Global Health)

  • Leslie E. Greene

    (Emory University, Department of Environmental Health
    Emory University, Center for Global Safe Water)

  • Daniel Kiptugen

    (Millennium Water Alliance)

  • Jared Buri

    (Food for the Hungry Kenya)

  • Matthew C. Freeman

    (Emory University, Department of Environmental Health
    Emory University, Center for Global Safe Water)

Abstract

We employed qualitative methods to explore how conflict over water collection and use impacts women, and the role that women play in water management and conflict resolution in Marsabit, Kenya. Conflicts between domestic and livestock water led to insufficient water for domestic use and intra-household conflict. Women’s contributions to water management were valued, especially through informal initiatives, though involvement in statutory water management committees was not culturally appropriate. Promoting culturally appropriate ways to involve women in water management, rather than merely increasing the percentage of women on water committee, may reduce conflicts and increase women’s access to domestic water supplies.

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  • Sarah Yerian & Monique Hennink & Leslie E. Greene & Daniel Kiptugen & Jared Buri & Matthew C. Freeman, 2014. "The Role of Women in Water Management and Conflict Resolution in Marsabit, Kenya," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 54(6), pages 1320-1330, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:54:y:2014:i:6:d:10.1007_s00267-014-0356-1
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-014-0356-1
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