Linking Resource Users’ Perceptions and Collective Action in Commons Management

Atsushi Hanatani and Kana Fuse

No 24, Working Papers from JICA Research Institute

Abstract: Poor maintenance of water supply systems is a critical issue in sub-Saharan Africa. Using survey data on users of motorized piped water supply systems in rural southern Senegal, this paper examines what motivates resource users to contribute financially to the management of water supply system infrastructure by paying their water tariff. Results from logistic regression analysis indicate that users who prefer borehole water and are satisfied with the service provided are more likely than others to pay. In addition, those who trust that other users will pay are more likely themselves to pay than those who do not trust their peers. These findings suggest that assessing the needs of users and providing services tailored to those needs (e.g., quality, convenience) is recommended for future interventions. The incorporation of programs that promote peer trust also should be considered as future interventions to establish or strengthen resource management organization.

Keywords: collective action; community-based resource management; motorized water supply (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010-12-01
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