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: Received: 29 April 2024 / Approved: 30 April 2024 / Online: 30 April 2024 (08:14:17 CEST)
How to cite:
Timotewos, M. T.; Barjenbruch, M. Examine the Prospects of Residential Water Demand Management Policy Regulations in Ethiopia: Implications for Sustainable Water Resource Management. Preprints2024, 2024041964. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1964.v1
Timotewos, M. T.; Barjenbruch, M. Examine the Prospects of Residential Water Demand Management Policy Regulations in Ethiopia: Implications for Sustainable Water Resource Management. Preprints 2024, 2024041964. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1964.v1
Timotewos, M. T.; Barjenbruch, M. Examine the Prospects of Residential Water Demand Management Policy Regulations in Ethiopia: Implications for Sustainable Water Resource Management. Preprints2024, 2024041964. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1964.v1
APA Style
Timotewos, M. T., & Barjenbruch, M. (2024). Examine the Prospects of Residential Water Demand Management Policy Regulations in Ethiopia: Implications for Sustainable Water Resource Management. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1964.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Timotewos, M. T. and Matthias Barjenbruch. 2024 "Examine the Prospects of Residential Water Demand Management Policy Regulations in Ethiopia: Implications for Sustainable Water Resource Management" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1964.v1
Abstract
: This study examines the prospects of residential water demand management policy regulations in Ethiopia and their implications for sustainable water resource management. This study aims to evaluate the existing policy regulations and analyze their effectiveness in promoting efficient water use and conservation practices in residential areas. By considering the potential challenges and opportunities associated with these regulations, the research provides insights into the future of residential water demand management in Ethiopia and suggests strategies for enhancing sustainable water resource management. Integrated literature and policy document review, alongside observation and interviews, was used to assess the viability of residential water demand management policies. The assessment of current policy regulations for residential water demand management in Ethiopian urban towns has revealed significant shortcomings in promoting water conservation activities. Hence, there is a need for significant improvements in the current water resource policy guidelines, which lack specificity, particularly in residential water demand management conservation strategies. The lack of awareness among residents regarding the importance of conserving their limited water resources is evident. To address these challenges and ensure the sustainability of the water supply, the government and policy developers must engage with various stakeholders, including the community, in the process of revising current policy documents. A more precise and tailored approach is necessary for its effective implementation.
Keywords
policy regulations; water conservation; water demand management; Ethiopia
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Water Science and Technology
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