Assessment of Organizational Performance of Water Development Office on Clean Water Supply Practices; A case Study of Gubrie sub-city, Wolkite town, Gurage Zone ,SNNPRS.

Abstract

reduce the mortality and morbidity rate (MoWR, 2002). The study was designed to assess the organizational performance of water development office on clean water service practice supply in Wolkite town in Gubrie sub-city of Guraghe zone of Southern Nation Nationality People Regional State of Ethiopia. In view of meeting this objective, it utilized a descriptive case study design and mixed research approach to collect and analyze data. Representative samples were selected using both random and non-random sampling methods to cover 63 respondents lived in selected sub- city. Questionnaire and key informant interview were used as tools of data collection. Data obtained via survey questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. Data collected by key informant interviews was analyzed by description and method of triangulation. The findings of the study revealed that the problems related to organizations providing clean water supply practices, which found in study area; Lack of electric light; lack of using a generator to bring water and distribute water for society ,lack of infrastructure, lack of replacement of old pipe line, lack of giving water service on time and organization does not have enough budget and the above problems are could hinder he organizational performance of water development office on clean water service supply practices. The study also sets some recommendation to overcome the problems of organization.