(Government of Ghana (GoG), 2010). For example, more than four-tenth of Bolgatanga’s Residents lacked access to Pipe-borne Water whereas less than of Accra’s Residents lacked access to Pipe-borne Water. Utility provision could have served as a vital tool for addressing inequalities. However, more emphasis has now been played on cost recovery measures and Water Supply is no more considered as a Public Good. This significant shift means access to Potable Water is no more seen as a right but one’s ability to pay essentially determines the volumes of Water one gets. Essentially, this will thwart the GoG’s efforts geared towards addressing inequalities. B). Research Question. What Impacts has Private Sector Participation had on the Delivery of Urban Water Services and on Customer Satisfaction and Willingness to Pay for these Services in Ghana? The Research Methodology for this Research Project is Qualitative Research. Books, Articles and other Literatures on Water Privatisation in the world in general, with emphasis on Africa and Ghana in particular were reviewed. Furthermore, semi structured interviews with Politicians, Opinion Leaders, Water Industry Managers, NGOs, the Private Sector, Developmental Partners and Educators were conducted to ascertain the Impacts of Privatisation of Urban Water on the general Populace. Also a Questionnaire Form of Survey was randomly done with the Urban Dwellers of Accra and Kumasi Metropolis. This was to measure the how the Water user perceives Privatisation. Also, I interviewed a ‘Common’ sample of the General Public in the Cities of Accra and Kumasi to measure their knowledge and understanding of the Water Privatisation Reform Policy.
(Government of Ghana (GoG), 2010). For example, more than four-tenth of Bolgatanga’s Residents lacked access to Pipe-borne Water whereas less than of Accra’s Residents lacked access to Pipe-borne Water. Utility provision could have served as a vital tool for addressing inequalities. However, more emphasis has now been played on cost recovery measures and Water Supply is no more considered as a Public Good. This significant shift means access to Potable Water is no more seen as a right but one’s ability to pay essentially determines the volumes of Water one gets. Essentially, this will thwart the GoG’s efforts geared towards addressing inequalities. B). Research Question. What Impacts has Private Sector Participation had on the Delivery of Urban Water Services and on Customer Satisfaction and Willingness to Pay for these Services in Ghana? The Research Methodology for this Research Project is Qualitative Research. Books, Articles and other Literatures on Water Privatisation in the world in general, with emphasis on Africa and Ghana in particular were reviewed. Furthermore, semi structured interviews with Politicians, Opinion Leaders, Water Industry Managers, NGOs, the Private Sector, Developmental Partners and Educators were conducted to ascertain the Impacts of Privatisation of Urban Water on the general Populace. Also a Questionnaire Form of Survey was randomly done with the Urban Dwellers of Accra and Kumasi Metropolis. This was to measure the how the ‘Common’ Water user perceives Privatisation. Also, I interviewed a sample of the General Public in the Cities of Accra and Kumasi to measure their knowledge and understanding of the Water Privatisation Reform Policy.
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