@article {329, title = { South Africa - Access to water and livelihoods in ward 16, Bushbuckridge}, year = {Submitted}, abstract = {

This reports analyses the role of water in people{\textquoteright}s livelihoods in Bushbuckridge, South Africa. Productive use of water is not a main contribution to people{\textquoteright}s income, but crucial in diversification and reducing vulnerability. There are many other livelihoods impacts of water suppply as well, especially in terms of drudgery. It shows how the type and scope of water-based livelihoods activities is shaped by access to water resources, water supply infrastructure and local institutions to manage water. Especially water supply infrastructure is currently a main limiting factor for water-based livelihoods in the study area.

}, author = {Tessa Cousins and Stef Smits and Telly Chauke} }