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Sustainable Water Management at City Corporation Level in Bangladesh: A Comparative Analysis between SCC and BCC

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This study focuses on sustainable water management practices at the city corporation level in Bangladesh, specifically comparing the cities of Sylhet and Barisal. The study aims to examine the current state of water management, identify gaps in sustainable practices, explore challenges and opportunities associated with integrating sustainable water sources, evaluate the role of city corporations in water governance, and assess the impact of community participation on sustainable water management. Primary data were collected through surveys, analyzing water sources, ownership patterns, water safety, availability, and management practices. The findings highlight variations in water sources, ownership, safety, availability, and satisfaction between the two cities. The research concludes that effective strategies are required to address the specific challenges in each city, including improving water source ownership, enhancing water safety and quality, ensuring sufficient water availability, and promoting sustainable water management practices. By implementing effective solutions and strengthening governance frameworks, both cities can achieve sustainable water management and provide clean and safe water to their residents.

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  1. Department of Political Science, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh

    Imran Hossain, A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque & S. M. Akram Ullah

  2. STI Laboratory, IDMS Team, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Moulay Ismail University of Meknès, Meknès, Morocco

    Mourade Azrour

  3. Laboratory of Spectroscopy, Molecular Modeling, Materials, Nanomaterial, Water and Environment, CERNE2D, Faculty of Science, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Avenue Ibn Battouta, BP1014, Rabat, Agdal, Morocco

    Jamal Mabrouki

  4. Engineering Faculty, Civil Engineering Hydraulic Department, Adıyaman University, Adıyaman, Türkiye

    Zeyneb Kılıç

  5. Department of Political Science, Varendra University, 6204, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

    Imran Hossain

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Hossain, I., Haque, A.K.M.M., Ullah, S.M.A., Azrour, M., Mabrouki, J., Kılıç, Z. (2024). Sustainable Water Management at City Corporation Level in Bangladesh: A Comparative Analysis between SCC and BCC. In: Azrour, M., Mabrouki, J., Guezzaz, A. (eds) Sustainable and Green Technologies for Water and Environmental Management. World Sustainability Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52419-6_16

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