Households’ preferences and willingness to pay for multiple use water services in rural areas of South Africa: An analysis based on choice modelling

Kanyoka, Phillipa; Farolfi, Stefano; Morardet, Sylvie

doi:10.4314/wsa.v34i6.183675

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“…Hypothetically, the coefficient of literacy level was anticipated to be positive as respondents who were literate were expected to be more conversant with economic values derived from the water resources at the lagoon and were likely to be more willing to pay than the respondents who were not literate. Our findings agreed with Kanyoka et al [40] who found that level of education had an influence on WTP in South Africa.…”

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confidence: 93%

Willingness to Pay for Improved Water Quality and Influencing factors: An Insight from Chia Lagoon, Malawi

Makwinja¹,

Kosamu²,

Kaonga³

2019

Preprint

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(1) Background: Water resources at Chia lagoon experience possible threat to its sustainability. Communities are seeking alternatives to improve water quality at the lagoon. The study evaluated the extent at which local communities are WTP to improve water quality at Chia lagoon and the influencing factors. (2) Methods: A study was conducted at Chia lagoon, Western Part of Lake Malawi from November, 2015 to March, 2016. Wide range of data collection approaches such as household surveys, exploratory surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and field observation were employed. A sample of 240 households were selected randomly. Qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine factors influence WTP. (3) Results: Out of 240 respondents, 57.4% expressed WTP. Multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated significant (P<0.01 or P<0.05) relationship between demographic (Gender, age, literacy level), social-economic (Land ownership, main agriculture water source and income) and institution (civic education and social network, extension, water user rights) factors and WTP. (4) Conclusion: The findings from this study provide significant clues for further research and baseline information for local government and local communities in development of more effective and holistic approaches to improve water quality.

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confidence: 93%

Willingness to Pay for Improved Water Quality and Influencing factors: An Insight from Chia Lagoon, Malawi

Makwinja¹,

Kosamu²,

Kaonga³

2019

Preprint

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“…Since the 1960s economists have used contingent valuation to value various environmental goods (Mitchell and Carson, 1989). The theoretical foundations of CVM are in the random utility theory (Kanyoka, 2008). It is assumed that respondents know which choice maximizes their utility.…”

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Farmers' Willingness to Pay for 2-Wheel Tractor Hiring Services in Northwestern Ethiopia: A Contingent Valuation Study

Takele

Selassie

Tekset³

2018

AJAFS

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This study sought to determine farmersâ€™ willingness to pay (WTP) for 2-wheel tractor hiring services in Northwestern Ethiopia. Survey questionnaire related to CVM was designed and face-to face interview were made to collect the data. Moreover, focus group discussion used to generate qualitative information on household characteristics. Both purposive and stratified sampling techniques were used based on gender, wealth class and soil type of the sampled households. For the study, a total of 144 farm households were considered using double bounded contingent valuation methods approach with an open-ended follow-up question. The study result indicated that the mean amount of money farmers is willing to pay was 1121.026 ETB (56.05 USD) per hectare. Econometric results confirm that the education level of households, land size of households, male labor availability and soil type were the factors that affecting the farmersâ€™ level of willingness to pay positively. However, age of households and tropical livestock unit (TLU) were the factors that affected the same negatively. About 80% of the sampled farmers were willing to use 2-wheel THS. The finding of this study showed that farmers demand for improved 2-wheel THS is high. Hence, there is a need to consider the above factors to introduce 2-wheel tractor hiring service for cultivation practice in the study area.Â

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“…The conference highlighted the need for capacity building on the economic aspects of water management processes and for effective and carefully considered and informed policy-making. Kanyoka et al (2008) provide an example of how economic analysis can support better decision making to achieve IWRM. The paper outlines how investments in water 668 services should be based on a thorough understanding of effective consumers' demand for multiple use (both domestic and productive) water services.…”

Section: Economic Instrumentsmentioning

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Synthesis: IWRM lessons for implementation

Anderson¹,

Karar²,

Farolfi³

2019

WSA

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This paper provides a synthesis of the main issues discussed at a conference (International Conference on Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) entitled: Lessons from Implementation in Developing Countries which took place from 10 to 12 March 2008 in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre) which was coordinated to share experiences and lessons learned on the implementation of IWRM in developing countries. This paper discusses six themes that emerged from the conference. These themes provide a perspective on the current status of IWRM and assist in formulating the agenda for further research and implementation approaches based on lessons learned. Firstly, although there is considerable history and international acceptance of IWRM, there is still ongoing debate on how IWRM is defined. However, aside from these debates there is general agreement on the principles underlying IWRM and the potential it holds for managing complex systems that cannot be adequately achieved through the single-sector management approach of the past. To overcome past management paradigms, new capacity building approaches are required. Secondly, implementation of IWRM requires a balance between policy and institutional support and community level projects that have small-scale tangible results for the poor. Thirdly, IWRM involves integration across many spheres, specifically the integration of groundwater management into long-term water resource planning. Fourthly, although there is general endorsement of the importance of public engagement in supporting IWRM approaches, effective public engagement requires considerable strategic planning to ensure that efforts are both applicable and relevant to those involved. Fifthly, the conference highlighted the importance of developing appropriate economic methods and instruments to address the economic trade-offs and decisions that are apparent in water management. Finally, appropriate data, information systems and indicators are required to adequately monitor progress with IWRM implementation.

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Households’ preferences and willingness to pay for multiple use water services in rural areas of South Africa: An analysis based on choice modelling

Cited by 31 publications

References 16 publications

Willingness to Pay for Improved Water Quality and Influencing factors: An Insight from Chia Lagoon, Malawi

Willingness to Pay for Improved Water Quality and Influencing factors: An Insight from Chia Lagoon, Malawi

Farmers' Willingness to Pay for 2-Wheel Tractor Hiring Services in Northwestern Ethiopia: A Contingent Valuation Study

Synthesis: IWRM lessons for implementation

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