Water supply services in cities in the developing world have been pressurizeddue to rising demands and shrinking supply capacities. Karachi experiences this syndrome to a large extent and consumers face the consequences of a flatering water supply for a sizeable period of time. People have resorted to variouskinds of alternative arrangements and though these ensure a basic type of supply, at best they are quasi legal. This book studies how common people acquirewater and arrange for normal types of supplied for domestic uses in Karachi. The conclusions from this research offer insights and solutions in this vital area of urban services INDICE: Preface. 1. Introduction and Background. 2. Understanding Alternative Arrangements in Water Supply. 3. Water Supply in Karachi. 4. First Case Study. 5. Second Case Study: Retail Beneficiaries of Bulk Water Consumers. 6. Third Case Study: Awami (People's) Tanks in Orangi. 7. Alternative Water Supply Arrangements: A cross case analysis. 8. Conclusions and Directions for FurtherResearch
- ISBN: 978-0-19-547496-1
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 250
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés