Externality Effects of Sachet Water Consumption and the Choice of Policy Instruments in Nigeria: Evidence from Kwara State

Babatunde, Musibau Adetunji; Biala, Musa Ilias

doi:10.1080/09765239.2010.11884931

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“…Between 1990 and 2011, countries including Burkina Faso, Congo, Cote d' Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia and Kenya recorded less than 10% improvement in access to sanitation in their urban areas. Unfortunately, inadequate and poor sanitation threatens Africa's sustainability due to its associated health implications on urban residents (see Abul, 2010;Babatunde & Biala, 2010;Nwanta, Onunkwo, & Ezenduka, 2010). This situation may have far reaching implications on urban Africa, as it may lead to economic losses, distraction of social life and environmental degradation (Simon 2010).…”

Section: High Incidence Of Vulnerability and Insecurity In Urban Africamentioning

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Africa’s urbanisation: Implications for sustainable development

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Erdiaw‐Kwasie

Amoateng

2015

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Section: High Incidence Of Vulnerability and Insecurity In Urban Africamentioning

confidence: 98%

Africa’s urbanisation: Implications for sustainable development

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Erdiaw‐Kwasie

Amoateng

2015

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“…Though some studies conducted by social scientists have examined the social consequences of the present urban waste management issues, yet, few of these studies examined the health implications of people living in close proximity of waste dumpsites (Sarkhel, 2006;Yongsi et. al 2008;Abul, 2010;Babatunde and Biala, 2010, Nabegu 2010, Nwanta et. al.…”

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Health and Economic Implications of Waste Dumpsites in Cities: The Case of Lagos, Nigeria

Ogunrinola¹,

Adepegba²

2012

IJEF

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Refuse dumpsites are found both within and on the outskirts of cities in Nigeria and due to poor and ineffective management, the dumpsites turn to sources of health hazards to people living in the vicinity of such dumps. This study was designed to examine the health and economic implications of solid waste disposal among sampled residents of two major refuse disposal dumps in Lagos, Nigeria. The data used for the study were generated from primary source, while SPSS software was used in the data analyses. In addition to the descriptive analysis which forms the bedrock for the conclusion drawn in this paper, both linear probability and ordinary least squares regression models were also used in the analyses. The models examined the determinants of health status as well as the labour supply of the sampled respondents respectively. The results show that pollution variables are statistically significant in the determination of health status as well as the labour supply performance of respondents. Based on these findings, policy measures that would enhance the health status and improved labour market performance of residents were proposed.

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“…Our comparison of volumes of packaged water consumed with estimated household drinking-water requirements suggests a significant proportion of the population, particularly in Ghana, is dependent on this industry for their drinking-water. The increasing reliance of low income households on sachet water means that the introduction of any such policies would disproportionately impact water access and financial stability for the poorest sections of society [38,39]. Further policy proposals to tackle associated waste management must be balanced against the potential public health impacts on consumers.…”

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Estimation of packaged water consumption and associated plastic waste production from household budget surveys

Wardrop

Dzodzomenyo

Aryeetey

et al. 2017

Environ. Res. Lett.

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Packaged water consumption is growing in low-and middle-income countries, but the magnitude of this phenomenon and its environmental consequences remain unclear. This study aims to quantify both the volumes of packaged water consumed relative to household water requirements and associated plastic waste generated for three West African case study countries. Data from household expenditure surveys for Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia were used to estimate the volumes of packaged water consumed and thereby quantify plastic waste generated in households with and without solid waste disposal facilities. In Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia respectively, 11.3 (95% confidence interval: 10.3-12.4), 10.1 (7.5-12.5), and 0.38 (0.31-0.45) Ml day −1 of sachet water were consumed. This generated over 28 000 tonnes yr −1 of plastic waste, of which 20%, 63% and 57% was among households lacking formal waste disposal facilities in Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia respectively. Reported packaged water consumption provided sufficient water to meet daily household drinking-water requirements for 8.4%, less than 1% and 1.6% of households in Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia respectively. These findings quantify packaged water's contribution to household water needs in our study countries, particularly Ghana, but indicate significant subsequent environmental repercussions.

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Externality Effects of Sachet Water Consumption and the Choice of Policy Instruments in Nigeria: Evidence from Kwara State

Cited by 22 publications

References 5 publications

Africa’s urbanisation: Implications for sustainable development

Africa’s urbanisation: Implications for sustainable development

Health and Economic Implications of Waste Dumpsites in Cities: The Case of Lagos, Nigeria

Estimation of packaged water consumption and associated plastic waste production from household budget surveys

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