Impact of Rapid Urbanization on Urban Water Supply: A Case Study of the Accra Metropolitan Area, Ghana

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Zusammenfassung
• Einleitung
• Literaturübersicht
• Methoden
• Ergebnisse und Diskussion
• Schlussfolgerungen und Empfehlungen
• Literaturverzeichnis

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This thesis examines the impact of rapid urbanization on urban water supply, focusing specifically on the Accra Metropolitan Area in Ghana. Through a case study approach, the research aims to analyze the challenges and consequences of urbanization on water infrastructure and service delivery in Accra.

• The impact of rapid urbanization on urban water supply
• Challenges and opportunities for managing water resources in urbanizing areas
• The role of infrastructure development and planning in ensuring sustainable water supply
• The influence of urban growth on water quality and distribution
• Policy recommendations for mitigating the negative effects of urbanization on water supply

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

• Zusammenfassung: Provides a concise overview of the thesis, highlighting the research problem, methodology, key findings, and policy recommendations.
• Einleitung: Introduces the research topic, the context of urbanization in Accra, and the motivation for the study. It outlines the research questions and objectives.
• Literaturübersicht: Reviews existing literature on the impact of urbanization on water supply, focusing on relevant studies and theoretical frameworks.
• Methoden: Describes the research methodology, including the case study approach, data collection techniques, and data analysis methods used in the study.
• Ergebnisse und Diskussion: Presents and analyzes the findings of the research, discussing the impact of urbanization on water supply in Accra. It examines the challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions identified through the study.

Schlüsselwörter

Urbanization, rapid urbanization, population growth, infrastructure, urban water supply, Accra, Ghana, water resources management, sustainable development, policy recommendations, water scarcity, water quality, infrastructure development, water security.