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This research aims to evaluate urban water access inequities in low-income regions, focusing on Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

February 26, 2026Utilities PolicyOpen Access

Appraising spatial inequalities in urban water access in African cities by means of GIS clustering: insights from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

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Analysis reveals urban water access inequalities in Malabo, indicating urgent policy needs for improvements.

This research aims to evaluate urban water access inequities in low-income regions, focusing on Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
Conducted 500 household surveys in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
Performed 230 water quality analyses across various water points.
Utilized GIS-based clustering and k-means clustering to analyze data on water access.
Mapped dimensions of water access including availability, quality, and reliability.
Identified significant inequalities in water access within neighborhoods.
Found that water quality, quantity, and source reliability were the main issues.
Highlight inconsistencies between reported global water access figures and practical realities.

Meñe-Nsue-Mikue et al. (2026) studied this question.

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