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engagement in the study region need to be addressed and further studies need to be
done in the existing field in order to fill the research gap.

3. Objectives

The objective of this study is to examine the role of CBOs in water poverty mitigation
programs in the selected coastal villages in Akkaraipattu region, and it places specific
emphasis on the association between water poverty and the community water supply
scheme implemented amongst study villages. Further, this study tries to highlight the
mitigation interventions of state and non-state actors and the impact such interventions
have had on rural water poverty reduction in line with community participation in the
study community.

4. Methodology

Ampara district comprises of two regional Map 1: Study Areas
offices namely; Regional Office Ampara and
Regional Office Akkaraipattu which are
functioning with 10 and 11 water supply
schemes respectively. In the Akkaraipattu region
there are 4 schemes that have been identified as
water deficiency areas, particularly, in the
eastern costal belt of the district, where
arrangement made for drinking water supply
facilities by using bowsers for the purpose of
drinking and cooking. The following map
clearly displays the study community. The
secondary data have been collected from
officials such as the Divisional Secretariats,
National Water Supply and Drainage Board of
Akkaraipattu region, books, publications,
journal articles, e-sources, previously conducted
research, and other reports. Relevant data for this Sarurce : prepared using Area GIS 10.4
research have been gathered and analyzed using qualitative and quantitative tools
through interviews, frequencies, percentages and cross tabulation. Out of 10 water
supply schemes which operated by the CBOs, only 04 villages have been undertaken
for this study. The study locations are; Navithanveli, Lahugala, Pottuvil and
Alayadivembu. Altogether, 2279 families live in these 4 arears, out of that 1,039
families do not have water supply connections. These household were also considered
for gathering information related to this study. Further, the Regional Sociologist and
Regional Chemistry also were interviewed as key informants. And, the data have also
been analyzed manually with the descriptive way.

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