The Determinants and Predictive Components of the Willingness to Pay for Water and Water-Related Services in Bui Division, North West Region of 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