Water participation for poverty alleviation - the case of Meseta Purépecha, Mexico
M. Escamilla, Anna Kurtycz, R. van der Helm · Water Science & Technology · 2003
The construction of small water reservoirs has been used in an effort to alleviate poverty in Messeta Purépecha region in Mexico. The programme's rationale can be characterised as incentive-based participation, using both local employment and shared risks concepts. The programme so far has been a relative success. However, in the light of poverty alleviation questions have to be raised about the isolated nature of the programme as well as the role of the incentives used.