posted on 2018-02-12, 15:11authored byShashi Bhattarai, Bhanu Neupane
The paper introduces system dynamics (SD) and simple
feedback system of cause and effect; it’s potential for
application in rural community development analysis, especially
in RWSS interventions. Application of feedback
system for RWSS schemes is made for a generic system
demonstrating dynamic behavior and interrelation of various
factors commonly used in demand responsive approach.
Behavior of the demonstrated feed back system is
discussed with the findings of field study made for Detailed
Demand Assessment Study (DDAS). The DDAS was carried
out for RWSS schemes financed by Rural Water Supply
and Sanitation Fund Board (RWSSFB) in Nepal. This work
is a separate research study utilizing the information of the
DDAS field study to demonstrate versatility of SD and to
contribute to some extent to the research need indicated in
the earlier WEDC conference. The paper concludes with
the future applicability of SD for its substantial advantage
in addressing RWSS systems to get a holistic, interconnected
and multidisciplinary analysis of cause and effects.
History
School
Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Research Unit
Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC)
Published in
WEDC Conference
Citation
BHATTARAI, S. and NEUPANE, B., 2002. Application of system dynamics for RWSS analysis. IN: Reed, B. (ed). Sustainable environmental sanitation and water services: Proceedings of the 28th WEDC International Conference, Kolkata (Calcutta), India, 18-22 November 2002, 4p.p.
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