implementations of human rights-based approach and the sustainable development approach in the context of sub-Saharan Africa. In order to achieve this research aim, a case study of Kenya was conducted with specific objectives as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 Research Aim and Objectives Research Aim: To study the interrelations (or ‘the nexus’) of the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation (HRWS) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 – ‘the water goal’ – to identify any gaps between the implementations of human rights-based approach and the sustainable development approach in the context of sub-Saharan Africa.
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To investigate how/whether the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation are adopted within the current policies and legislation in Kenya.
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To evaluate the Sustainable Development Goal 6 performance in Kenya.
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To cross-analyse the human rights-based approach and the sustainable development approach to water and sanitation provision in Kenya.
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To identify other factors affecting the water and sanitation provision in Kenya.
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