Title: Community Based Water Management system and Sustainability of Water Sources in Western Albertine Region of Uganda.
Authors: Dr. Mark Kiiza, Rapheal Kityamuweesi
Volume: 9
Issue: 7
Pages: 197-206
Publication Date: 2025/07/28
Abstract:
The community based water management system and sustainability of underground water sources in Western Albertine region of Uganda. The study focused on the rural water management and sustainability of underground water sources. It examined the leadership and management of underground water within the Western Sub- region and it further the community involvement of the water users' management committee in service delivery. The study employed a mixed method and across-section design that targeted rural water sector providers with Western Albertine region of Uganda. A sample 458 was drawn using purposive, stratified and simple random as unity of inquiry from the targeted unity of analysis. The results of analysis indicate signification contribution of sector policies and generate view crafting structural equation model. This low-level and failure to adhere to with formulated policy is the heart of the management challenges and weaknesses within rural water sector. The study concludes the active community involvement and up take of policies enhances decision making, information sharing and initiative strategies for sustainability of water sources. The study concludes and suggests the capacity building to empower human resources sector for better service delivery. The study recommends the adoption of structural equation model and participatory sounding strategies of rural water and sustainability. The study advocates effective Western Sub- region and local government authority actively and innovatively fulfils its new roles within the legal frameworks and good governance that reflect popular views to the debates on the role of government leaders and governance practices.