scholarly journals Monitoring of water and sanitation services within an integrated decentralised monitoring system: experiences from Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard Afiik Akanpabadai Akanbang
Keyword(s):  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Integrated Monitoring ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Sanitation Services ◽  
West Region ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Long Time

Abstract Monitoring of water and sanitation services has for a long time been project driven in the developing world. The need for data to inform subnational planning and delivery of quality services has led to the adoption of decentralised integrated monitoring. However, little is known about the strengths and weaknesses of this approach in the monitoring of water and sanitation services. A case study design in which document reviews were combined with 22 key informant interviews held between March and July 2019 in the Upper West Region of Ghana were used to investigate the research problem. Findings show that integration enhanced the processes for validating and using monitoring data and ensuring downward accountability. However, logistical and financial support and inadequate critical reflection is a major challenge under the integration. The paper calls for special attention to be paid to funding and logistics for monitoring water and sanitation services.

scholarly journals Respon Mahasiswa Terhadap Pembelajaran Menggunakan Model Siklus Belajar 5E pada Materi Hukum Dasar Kimia

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukman Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Learning Cycle ◽  
Research Subject ◽  
Indirect Communication ◽  
Cycle Model ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Communication Technique ◽  
Data Result

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui respon mahasiswa terhadap pembelajaran menggunakan model siklus belajar 5E pada hukum dasar kimia. Untuk menjawab permasalahan digunakan metode pra-eksperimen dengan desain one-shot case study. Subjek penelitian adalah 25 mahasiswa PGMIPAU Tahun 2014. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan komunikasi tak langsung. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh informasi bahwa mahasiswamemberikan respon yang baik terhadap pembelajaran menggunakan model siklus belajar 5E pada materi hukum dasar kimia. This study was aimed to know students’ responses towards 5e learning cycle model on law of fundamental chemistry course. One-shot case study design was used to answer the research problem. Research subject are 25 students of PGMIPAU class. Indirect communication technique was usedto collect data. Result of this research informed that students had given good responses towards 5e learning cycle model on law of fundamental chemistry course.   Kata-kata kunci:Model siklus belajar 5E, respon, hukum dasar kimia.

scholarly journals Evaluasi Berjalan Program Penyediaan Air Minum dan Sanitasi Berbasis Masyarakat

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arif Budy Pratama ◽  
Ajeng Tri Isnanik
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Evaluation Standard ◽  
Sanitation Services ◽  
Data Source

This research aims to conduct on-going evaluation on community-based clean water and sanitation program (PAMSIMAS) 2015-2018 in the Jogomulyo Village, Magelang Regency. PAMSIMAS is one of strategic government program to achieve clean and healthy communities by providing clean and drinking water services and sanitation based on community participation. Our on-going evaluation occupy six aspects as an analytical framework consist of effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, equity, responsiveness, and appropiateness. A qualitative research with case study as research strategy was conducted to address the research aim. We triangulate both primer and secondary data to attain data source validity. Our study shows that PAMSIMAS 2015-2018 has contributed some positive results in the effort to provide clean water and sanitation services for Jogomulyo villagers. However, efficiency and resource utility aspects need to be improved to maximize the outcome of this program. There are two implications from this study. First, that government have to formulate ongoing evaluation framework since there is no on-going evaluation standard and various instrument was apllied in PAMSIMAS evaluation. Second, capacity building is necessity to build more competence management.    

Guidance Implications of Dipo Rite and It’s Initiation among Manya Krobo Groups in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Bernard Kissi-Abrokwah ◽  
Grace Mensah ◽  
Anontise Isaac Aboyom ◽  
Ebenezer Bamfo Aidoo
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Premarital Education ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

Dipo rite is a puberty initiation practiced by the Krobo Groups in Ghana. The study describes the practice and process of Dipo rite, and its guidance implications associated with Dipo rite. This was a qualitative study underpinned by interpretative philosophical thought. The study employed case study design and data was collected using unstructured interview guide. Snowball sampling technique was used to sample the view of four (4) Dipo rite initiators and purposive sampling for the selected key informant from the Manya Krobo Chief Palace. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. The study highlighted the process and practice of Dipo rite. These included the policy, stages, benefit, and those are capable for being initiated. The study revealed that premarital education, courageous, career path, career opportunities were the guidance implications for the practice of Dipo rite. Finally, the study unveiled that age bracket should be introduced for the initiation not depending on one firsts menstruation and follow up should be done to check if the "Dipo yo "are practicing the teaching given to them.

scholarly journals Models of Subsidies for Water and Sanitation Services for Vulnerable People in South American Countries: Lessons for Brazil

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1976
Author(s):  
Daniel Narzetti ◽  
Rui Marques
Keyword(s):  
South American ◽  
Demand Side ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Sanitation Services ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
The Social ◽  
Vulnerable People ◽  
Access To Water

Access to water and sanitation services (WSS) in developing countries is constrained by the conditions of social inequality and the services affordability for the poorest households. Therefore, public policies related to WSS need to broaden in scope given the challenge of reaching all customers, especially the most vulnerable, in order to achieve a balance between the social and financial objectives of WSS. This paper will contribute to the understanding of the main access and subsidy policies in South American countries focusing on the Brazilian case study. The different experiences in this region have provided some interesting lessons about these issues for Brazil; the conclusion is that the current indirect and cross-subsidy policies are important, but the needed practices for expanding pro-poor access require direct demand-side subsidies. A more proactive intervention through public authorities is also needed. A new subsidization model for Brazil is highlighted and discussed.

Absence of Political Security in Ethiopian and Its Consequences on State Security

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-333
Author(s):  
Yayew Genet Chekol
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
State Security ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Social Insecurity ◽  
Political Security ◽  
Key Informant Interview

The main purpose of this article is to examine the absence of political security and its consequences on state security of Ethiopia. The study was conducted through case study design and used qualitative research approach, and key informant interview was held. The main finding of the article is that in Ethiopia there is a prevalence of political insecurity which is committed by government officials via security sectors and which has led to the existence of mistrust on security sectors, the expansion of mob justice and the existences of social insecurity in the state.

scholarly journals Assessment of Students’ Understanding of Menstrual Cycle in Navakholo Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Sakwa Jedidah M ◽  
Odiemo Luke Okunya
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Basic Understanding

Cultural practices and myths around menstruation undermine the scientific conception of this aspect concept among learners in Africa. Distorted understanding of menstrual cycle hinders the development of the appropriate life-skills with regard to human sexuality, as evidenced by the prevalence of teenage pregnancy among Kenyan youths. This paper assesses students’ understanding of menstrual cycle in Navakholo sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya. A case study design was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data from 82 students aged between 13 and 19 years in two secondary schools. Questionnaire, Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews Guides were used to collect data. The findings indicated that majority of the students (74.4%) had basic understanding while 21 (25.6%) students achieved intermediate understanding. None of the students achieved full comprehensive understanding of menstrual cycle. Their understanding was distorted by cultural knowledge about menstruation.

scholarly journals The Purchase Intention and Brand Equity in Co-Branding Indomie Rasa Chitato Sapi Panggang

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-76
Author(s):  
Grace Putlia
Keyword(s):  
Brand Equity ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
New Products ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Fierce Competition

Food producers have a new challenge in this era, where producers are challenged to be able to offer a variety of products if they still want to exist in the midst of fierce competition. The phenomenon also seems clear that many brands collaborate and then launch new products. One of them is that some time ago Indofood released its Indomie Hype Abis Goreng Rasa Chitato Sapi Panggang.Qualitative research with case study design gets answers to existing research problems after successfully conducting data processing from 27 informants who meet the criteria. The answer to research issue 1 is that Indomie's purchase intention and brand equity Indomie rasa Chitato Sapi Panggang resulting from co-branding is very good from the viewpoint of the community. Also answered research problem 2 is that the co-branding of the two well-known brands can be a guarantee of new products that are sure to succeed in the market. The difference lies in the reason, namely: succeed in the market for a long period of time or just a trend, because a new thing will always attract attention either through purchase intention or brand equity. But the survival time in the market must not be spared.

scholarly journals Methodological Dilemma in Microfinance Research: Applicability of a Qualitative Case Study Design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahjahan Chowdhury ◽  
Faisal Ahmmed ◽  
Md. Ismail Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Impact Studies ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Quantitative Impact

This paper sheds light on the methodological dilemma in microfinance research and examines the feasibility of conducting a qualitative case study. Microfinance research is dominated by quantitative impact studies. However, the issues of process and implementation are critical to make an impact. The paper argues that a qualitative case study method can be used as a supplement or an alternative to quantitative methodology, because it is context-specific and naturally enquires research problem. The in-depth and in-detail inquiry make the findings more robust, and readers can understand the meaning holistically by reading stories and quotes. The case study can be used to prove microfinance impacts and to improve microfinance practices.

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