Njilla
Greener Journal of Environmental Management and Public Safety Vol. 7 (1), pp. 007-022, January 2018.
ISSN: 2354-2276
Research Article
Manuscript Number: 032217043
(DOI: http://doi.org/10.15580/GJEMPS.2018.1.032217043)
The Determinants and Predictive Components of the Willingness to Pay for Water and Water-Related Services in Bui Division, North West Region of Cameroon
Dr. Robert Njilla Mengnjo Ngalim
Department of Geography, FSMS, University of Buea, Cameroon
Abstract
The study investigated the predictive components
and determinants of the willingness to pay for water and water-related services
in Bui Division, North West Region of Cameroon using the logistic regression
modelling approach. Methods of data analyses involved the use of descriptive
statistics (be specific in this case) and the Logistic Regression Modelling
Technique for the households sampled. A total of 460 questionnaires were
administered to heads of household in 120 villages and communities. Fifty one
(51.35) percent of households sampled were between 21 and 40 years while the
average age was 43 years. The educational level among the households sampled is
high with 87.3 percent having post secondary school education. This perhaps
influenced their willingness to pay for improved water supply service since
education is expected to make the mind more receptive to innovation. The
findings revealed that 35% of the total population of Bui Division paid nothing
for water per month, while 34.1% paid between 100FCFA and 500FCFA per month for
this water. This means that about 70% of the total population of Bui Division
pay less than 500FCFA ($1US) for water per month
Keywords: Determinants, Predictive Components, Willingness to Pay, Water, Bui Division, Cameroon
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