| Summary/Abstract |
Men and women have different roles when it comes to water activities, particularly in rural areas. On one hand, women, as the guardians of rural household hygiene, are mainly the users of water while men are the providers and managers of water resources (World Bank 2002). On the other hand, social equity is embedded in action that supports the sustainable management and use of water resources. Social equity requires that a fair share of water benefits and responsibilities be transmitted to men and women (Katsi 2008).
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