Gender in water and sanitation provision and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Ghana

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cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Water Management Institute
cg.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Ghana
cg.contributor.affiliationGABS Research Consult Limited, Ghana
cg.contributor.affiliationÉcole de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Canada
cg.contributor.affiliationCenter for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry
cg.contributor.crpWater, Land and Ecosystems
cg.contributor.donorNetherlands Embassy in Accra, Ghana
cg.contributor.donorCGIAR Trust Fund
cg.contributor.programAcceleratorGender Equality and Inclusion
cg.coverage.countryGhana
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2GH
cg.creator.identifierEveristo Mapedza: 0000-0001-8334-3495
cg.creator.identifierOlufunke Cofie: 0000-0002-2092-4679
cg.creator.identifierSolomie Gebrezgabher: 0000-0002-0620-3517
cg.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.5337/2025.217
cg.identifier.iwmilibraryH054041
cg.identifier.projectIWMI - C-0051
cg.isbn978-92-9090-977-4
cg.number213
cg.placeColombo, Sri Lanka
dc.contributor.authorMapedza, Everisto D.
dc.contributor.authorAdewale, D.
dc.contributor.authorSeyram, R.
dc.contributor.authorAsare, G.
dc.contributor.authorCofie, Olufunke O.
dc.contributor.authorNikiema, J.
dc.contributor.authorGebrezgabher, Solomie A.
dc.contributor.authorNjenga, M.
dc.contributor.authorMendum, R.
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-13T14:41:47Z
dc.date.available2025-08-13T14:41:47Z
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/176097
dc.titleGender in water and sanitation provision and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Ghanaen
dcterms.abstractThe study "Gender in Water and Sanitation Provision and Responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic in Rural Ghana" delivers a compelling analysis of the critical intersection between gender, water access, sanitation, and the far-reaching impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Ga South District of Greater Accra, Ghana. It underscores the urgent need to address gender disparities, revealing how the pandemic exacerbated existing inequalities in water and sanitation services. Through a robust collection of data from questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews, the research illuminates the distinct experiences of women and men within the context of water access and hygiene. The findings highlight the pandemic's differential effects, including a surge in domestic violence and an alarming rise in teenage pregnancies, underscoring the vulnerability of certain demographic groups. This study calls for immediate and targeted interventions to transform water and sanitation services, emphasizing gender-sensitive strategies that can effectively address the unique challenges faced by diverse communities. By aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators on water stress and availability, this working paper provides actionable insights for policymakers, advocating for comprehensive approaches that prioritize equity and resilience in rural settings. This research serves as a vital catalyst for change and a deeper understanding of the interplay between gender and water management in crisis contexts such as that induced by Covid-19.en
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
dcterms.bibliographicCitationMapedza, E.; Adewale, D.; Seyram, R.; Asare, G.; Cofie, O.; Nikiema, J.; Gebrezgabher, S.; Njenga, M.; Mendum, R. 2025. Gender in water and sanitation provision and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Ghana. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 32p. (IWMI Working Paper 213). doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2025.217
dcterms.extent32p.
dcterms.isPartOfIWMI Working Paper
dcterms.issued2025-08-13
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.licenseCC-BY-4.0
dcterms.publisherInternational Water Management Institute
dcterms.subjectgender
dcterms.subjectwater, sanitation and hygiene
dcterms.subjectcovid-19
dcterms.subjectpandemics
dcterms.subjectrural communities
dcterms.subjectwater demand
dcterms.subjectwater use
dcterms.subjectfood insecurity
dcterms.subjectdomestic water
dcterms.subjectsocial inclusion
dcterms.subjectwomen
dcterms.subjectmen
dcterms.subjectyouth
dcterms.subjectdomestic violence
dcterms.subjecthousehold surveys
dcterms.typeWorking Paper

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