The private sector, urban water conservation and developing countries: a stakeholder theory-driven perspective from Botswana

Type Journal Article - South African Geographical Journal
Title The private sector, urban water conservation and developing countries: a stakeholder theory-driven perspective from Botswana
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Volume 86
Issue 2
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2004
Page numbers 113-121
URL http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03736245.2004.9713815
Abstract
Botswana is a semi-arid and water scarce country with a fast growing urban population. The private sector is an important actor for the urban economy to remain functional and competitive. This has to be supported by adequate water for all sectors of the economy. The contribution of private sector companies in Botswana, whose activities are water dependent to urban water conservation efforts have not been fully documented. This study set out to determine this role. It was found that most companies recognise that water in Botswana is scarce, and some have their own voluntary internal conservation schemes. However, these individual water conservation initiatives are not recognised and incorporated into the wider urban water management system in Botswana.

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