This selection of notes illustrates the strength and diversity of a global trend to involve the private sector in the delivery of basic water services that until recently in most countries were the exclusive preserve of public sector providers.
| Title | The private sector in water competition and regulation |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1999 |
| Authors | Smith, S |
| Pagination | 71 p. : fig., tab. |
| Date Published | 1999-03-01 |
| Publisher | World Bank |
| Place Published | Washington, DC, USA |
| ISBN Number | 0821344846 |
| Keywords | australia sydney, bolivia la paz el alto, case studies, financing, guinea, legislation, palestine gaza, private sector, regulatory authorities, sdipol, venezuela monagas, water authorities, water supply |
| Abstract | This selection of notes illustrates the strength and diversity of a global trend to involve the private sector in the delivery of basic water services that until recently in most countries were the exclusive preserve of public sector providers. Some of the hurdles in designing and implementing successful arrangements for private participation are shown, and some lessons from earlier experiences are shared. Included in the early lessons are: a. private participation can and must be tailored to meet the unique needs, goals and constraints of each country and city; b. private participation is no magic pill (there also needs to be a supportive regulatory environment provided by government) and c. designing and implementing a successful private participation scheme takes time, political will, and resources, including quality advisory inputs, extensive consultation with stakeholder groups, and early efforts to develop regulatory capacities. |
| Custom 1 | 202.2 |
