Study of factors influencing equitable distribution of water supply and sanitation services in Uganda

The existence of inequitable distribution of water and sanitation services in not in doubt. The problem has already received recognition and equity has been adopted as a key theme that should be monitored and measured every year as part of the sector’s performance review. The study revealed that existing policy prescriptions, strategies and guidelines are largely inclusive of equity provisions. The problem is more of policy translations and application at the district and lower levels. The study concluded that, whereas other factor such as natural occurrence of water, hydro -geological factors and availability of funds combine to dictate the choice of technology for water service delivery, political influence seem to be decisive in actual allocation of water points to be constructed especially where there is no accurate information and uncertainty about the technical criteria to use. Inequitable distributions of water and sanitation services largely begin with basics such access to information and the initiative of local leaders.