Do pro-poor policies increase water coverage? : an analysis of service delivery in Kampala's informal settlements

摘要: Uganda is one of the poorest countries in Africa with a gross national income (GNI) per capita 2010 United States (U.S.) $500 compared Sub-Saharan regional average $1,170. Uganda's population growth over 3 percent year, highest world, puts considerable strain on public sector service delivery, not just for water and sanitation but also other areas such as health, education, transport. The aim this study to assess impact pro-poor policies introduced by National Water Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) between 2004 2010, analyzing effectiveness, efficiency, equity these strategies implemented Government (GoU) NWSC increase coverage urban supply services poor settlements. focuses exclusively area Kampala city, capital Uganda, constitutes largest - approximately 60 its connections 64 revenues. assessment based an analysis since 2004. report divided into following six chapters: chapter gives introduction presents objectives methods used. Chapter two overview Kampala, including legal, institutional, regulatory framework, definition poverty what means households. three describes policy strategy developed expand improve financial performance. four analyzes detail delivery mechanisms households Kampala. five contains conclusions study. recommendations further which can be undertaken NWSC, GoU, or World Bank.