Sharing water - problems, conflicts and possible solutions - the case of Kampala

This book is about the multifarious nature of water and how communities must protect and manage this vital resource. The studies elucidate the difficulties of sharing water. They attempt to reveal and characterize the nature of different types of conflicts and problems related to water, and to indicate possible solutions. The book discusses how nature, people and society in Kampala area handle this nexus of water issues. The conflicts and problems related to water in Kampala City are representative for many other areas in tropical Africa. With references.