Economic Impact of Water Supply Improvements on Women

This indicator is a way to measure the impact which improvements in a water supply has had on women, and in particular their economic status. There are multiple aspects to measure in this one indicator, so it is important to ensure survey questions are set up appropriately, and your survey sampling frame takes into account that this question is only asked of women survey respondents, and therefore your sampling frame needs to take this into account to ensure your sample size of women survey respondents will be representative.

Surveys to be undertaken of a representative number of women survey respondents - this may mean you have to undertake a higher number of surveys overall to ensure women representation is representative. Seek advice from DMEAL colleagues.
Numerator: total number of women survey respondents who report that the reduction in water collection time has
resulted in the opportunity to engage in productive labour
Denominator: number of women surveyed in the target population

RECOMMENDED SURVEY QUESTIONS (Q) AND POSSIBLE ANSWERS (A)
Q1: xxxxxx?
A1: (multiple answers possible)
1) tube well or borehole
2) protected shallow well
3) harvested rainwater
4) piped water / public tap
5) protected spring
6) surface water source (river, stream, pond, puddles, unprotected spring)
7) unprotected/ open shallow well
8) cart with small tank / drum
9) tanker-truck
10) other: ................................
NOTE: Only options 1 - 5 count as “safe water sources”.
Q2: How long does it usually take you to get to the water source, collect the water and bring it back home?
A2 Select one of the following:
1) 30 minutes or less
2) more than 30 minutes
Q3: Has there been a reduction in the time it takes for you to get to the water source, collect the water, and bring it back home, since the project began?
A3
1. Yes
2. No
3. Don't know
If response A3.1 then ask:
Q4. What have you been able to do with the extra time now available in your day?
A4 - multiple response options
1. Engage in income generating activities (informal)
2. Engage in income generating activities (formal)
3. Attend school, college, or other type of educatioinal establishment
4. Take care of my children
5. Undertake other household tasks
6. Enjoy leisure activities
7. Meet with friends, relatives
8. Other (specify)