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(2) Socioeconomic background surveys based, on the analysis af
available records supplexented 'by rapid reconnaissance
fiald work.
These events are organized by a Community PB.-ticipatlorr
Coordinator (CPC), WDA technical personnel, the extension staff
of local development agencies and local government officials,
The Stage
The objective of this stage is to complete the preparation
af the buxahobe for punp instal3ation. It involves community
participation in: the selection of the dril3ing site; the
nomination of candidates for pump operator training; raad repair
or construction and; the preparation of the sire. Two meetings
are heXd with residents and water committee members to explain
end to coordinate contributions which include local labor and
materials. WDA inputs include technical supervision, a team of
trained drillers and a drill rig. The aonitoring of village
participation begins d~ring this stage.
2.5.5. The Construction Stage
The objective of this stage is to complete the water supply
system, This includes the instaZlation of the diesel or hand
pump and the construction of civil works; the storage tank,
troughs and taps. Residents from villzges in the target zone
contribute labor and Local cozstruction materials- They are
zZsa asked to jrovide food fur sale to the workers and in fact,
often donate large quantities of animals and staples to the
drilling and canstruckion crews. Other activities include a
camunity zzeting ta prepare a water systern management plan and
WDA training for pump operators and assistants.
2.5.5. The Operations and Maintenance Stage
The final stage involves the operation and management of
the water distribution system. Responsibility for maintenance
is divided between WDA azd the community water committee
according to the water management plan agreed on during the
previous stage. Major activities include the operation of the
pump, the procurement of fuel, oil and filter changes, the
colfectian of use= fees and the recording of technical and
economic data. In principle, fuel, spare parts and repai~s is
supplied by WDA. In practice, VDA is often unable to meet these
obligations in a tdaely manner. While current regulations do
not sanction the use of alternative sources for these goods and
services, villagers frequently use them to prevent interruptions
in puinp operations.