ARTICLE
Socio-Economic Inequalities and Implications for Drinking Water Supply Strategies in the Undeveloped Areas of the Town of Koudougou
- European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences , 14 (2) : 95-109
Lien de l'article :
https://european-science.com/eojnss/article/view/6900
Discipline :
Géographie
Auteur(s) :
Nadège Compaore, Tewendé Antoine Marie Sawadogo, Joseph Yameogo
Auteur(s) tagués :
YAMEOGO Joseph
Renseignée par : YAMEOGO Joseph
Résumé
This study analyses the dynamics of drinking water supply and economic inequalities in thenon-parcelled areas of Koudougou, Burkina Faso. Using a mixed method, the study reveals that low-income households, which rely on community water points, incur high costs, travel long distancesand face significant health risks linked to water quality. Wealthier households, on the other hand,enjoy more regular and secure access to drinking water thanks to their private installations. This dis-parity accentuates social inequalities, keeping vulnerable households in precarious situations .
Mots-clés
Drinking water supply; Economic inequalities; Social disparities; Undevelopedareas; Koudougou.