Case study Rural water supply and users' cooperatives in El Salvador

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Main Authors: Calleja, Gema, Domenech, Bruno, Ferrer Martí, Laia, Leduchowicz-Municio, Alba, Olivella-Nadal, Jordi
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author Calleja, Gema
Domenech, Bruno
Ferrer Martí, Laia
Leduchowicz-Municio, Alba
Olivella-Nadal, Jordi
author_facet Calleja, Gema
Domenech, Bruno
Ferrer Martí, Laia
Leduchowicz-Municio, Alba
Olivella-Nadal, Jordi
contents <p>This case study offers a comprehensive exploration of water scarcity in El Salvador, emphasizing the role of user cooperatives in addressing this challenge, particularly in rural regions. It delves into the complexities of water management in the country, examining the unequal distribution of water resources, the impact of human activities on water availability, and the inadequacies of existing infrastructure. </p> <p>The study also highlights the emergence of water boards, community-based organizations formed to manage local water resources independently. It discusses their origins, their operational mechanisms, and their impact on the social and economic landscape of rural communities. </p> <p>Furthermore, the case study delves into the debate on the right to water, examining the challenges and complexities associated with ensuring water as a basic human right for all. It discusses the role of international agreements and resolutions in promoting this right and explores the implications of this debate for water management strategies.  </p>
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spellingShingle Case study Rural water supply and users' cooperatives in El Salvador
Calleja, Gema
Domenech, Bruno
Ferrer Martí, Laia
Leduchowicz-Municio, Alba
Olivella-Nadal, Jordi
Gender and water
Human right to water
Rural water management
Water scarcity
Sustainable development
Water boards
<p>This case study offers a comprehensive exploration of water scarcity in El Salvador, emphasizing the role of user cooperatives in addressing this challenge, particularly in rural regions. It delves into the complexities of water management in the country, examining the unequal distribution of water resources, the impact of human activities on water availability, and the inadequacies of existing infrastructure. </p> <p>The study also highlights the emergence of water boards, community-based organizations formed to manage local water resources independently. It discusses their origins, their operational mechanisms, and their impact on the social and economic landscape of rural communities. </p> <p>Furthermore, the case study delves into the debate on the right to water, examining the challenges and complexities associated with ensuring water as a basic human right for all. It discusses the role of international agreements and resolutions in promoting this right and explores the implications of this debate for water management strategies.  </p>
title Case study Rural water supply and users' cooperatives in El Salvador
topic Gender and water
Human right to water
Rural water management
Water scarcity
Sustainable development
Water boards
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14618045