Answer to Question #199596 in History for Prince Tawiah

Question

 Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing growing water scarcity. Using good examples, discuss four ways by which access to improved water sources can be achieved.

Answer 1

Sub-Saharan Africa suffers from chronically overburdened water systems under increasing stress from fast-growing urban areas. Weak governments, corruption, mismanagement of resources, poor long-term investment, and a lack of environmental research and urban infrastructure only exacerbate the problem.

The main causes of water scarcity in Africa are physical and economic scarcity, rapid population growth, and climate change. Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand

How we can we help Africa to access water.

1. Set Up Rain Catchment Tanks.
2. Protect Natural Springs.
3. Install Sand Dams.
4. Rehabilitate Old Wells.
5. Build New Wells.