IDENTIFICATION OF INDICATORS FOR RAINWATER
Date
2011-04-19
Authors
Ligthelm, Magdalena Elizabeth
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Abstract
Large proportions of the South African population remain poor and food
insecure. The use of rainwater harvesting (RWH) is becoming increasingly
important due to scarcity of water and the costs associated with bringing water
for food to poor communities in rural areas. Transferring technology to
communities is also exceptionally difficult.
The research examined the present policy, research and technology
environment and specifically identified indicators that addressed aspects of
input, output, outcome and impact required for the use of RWH to successfully
improve household food security.
The research considered information found in the literature, obtained opinions of
experts and government officials elicited through key informant qualitative
interviews; and studied a case where RWH is successfully being used to
improve household food security.
Indicators identified referred to the comprehensive input required such as
increased political will, consolidated and co-ordinated governmental effort and
enthusiasm; outputs required such as a co-ordinated consolidated policy
framework; outcomes such as successful use of RWH for household food
practices while impact indicators described longer term effects on peoples’ lives
such as improved nutritional status, health and quality of life
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MM - P&DM
Keywords
Food security, Household food security, Rainwater, Rainwater harvesting