Publication: Assessment of Water Supply Sources in Tundia Area, Dilling Locality, South Kordofan State, Sudan
Date
2010-06
ISSN
Published
2010-06
Author(s)
Ali, Hamid Omer
Mustafa, Khalid
Abstract
Tundia, like most areas in South
Kordofan was seriously affected by the North-South war, with
infrastructure and basic services, particularly water
points, left in poor conditions. The increasing number of
returnees also exerts additional pressure on the limited
water supply points, causing several inter and intra-group
conflicts, particularly during summertime. It is envisaged
that access to water through improved/rehabilitated and/or
construction of additional/new water sources can help
reducing tensions between water users, especially in Tundia
area. Past water interventions endeavored by the community,
NGOs and government, lacked proper planning, real technical
input and therefore did not bring long-term sustainable
solutions. Notwithstanding other problems and development
challenges facing the area, the 5 year plan (2007 - 2011)
for development of the area, devised by the Tundia
Development and Management Committee has put emphasis on
development of water supply sources. The overall objective
of this water needs assessment is to contribute to alleviate
the water problem, thus improving the socioeconomic
conditions and mitigating water-related conflict in Tundia
area. To achieve this objective a baseline survey study
(supported by the World Bank, April, 2010) was conducted,
focusing on a water needs assessment and highlighting the
main problems that the population faces in the area.
Subsequently, water development options have been suggested.
Citation
“Ali, Hamid Omer; Mustafa, Khalid. 2010. Assessment of Water Supply Sources in Tundia Area, Dilling Locality, South Kordofan State, Sudan. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/89647540-feb1-5abd-b0d5-a25f739ebffc License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”