Table of Contents:
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Chapter 1

: Introduction**
    - 1.1 Background of the Study
    - 1.2 Statement of the Problem
    - 1.3 Objectives of the Study
    - 1.4 Research Questions
    - 1.5 Significance of the Study
    - 1.6 Scope and Limitations of the Study
    - 1.7 Operational Definition of Terms

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Chapter 2

: Review of Related Literature**
    - 2.1 Theoretical Framework
    - 2.2 Community-Based Water Resource Management: Concepts and Principles
    - 2.3 Traditional and Indigenous Water Management Practices
    - 2.4 Economic Implications of Community-Based Water Management
    - 2.5 Challenges and Success Factors
    - 2.6 Summary

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Chapter 3

: Research Methodology**
    - 3.1 Research Design
    - 3.2 Population and Sampling Technique
    - 3.3 Data Collection Instruments
    - 3.4 Validity and Reliability Measures
    - 3.5 Data Collection Procedure
    - 3.6 Data Analysis Techniques

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Chapter 4

: Data Presentation and Analysis**
    - 4.1 Demographic Information
    - 4.2 Community-Based Water Management Practices
    - 4.3 Economic Benefits of Community Initiatives
    - 4.4 Challenges and Opportunities
    - 4.5 Sustainability of Community-Based Approaches
    - 4.6 Summary

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Chapter 5

: Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations**
    - 5.1 Summary of Findings
    - 5.2 Conclusions
    - 5.3 Policy Implications
    - 5.4 Recommendations for Sustainable Water Management