Private sector participation in the water supply and wastewater sector : lessons from six developing countries

This study synthesizes the results of six recent experiences with private sector participation in the water and wastewater sectors of developing countries. Its objectives are threefold: 1) to evaluate the results of these six cases and to describe the challenges and opportunities faced by government...

• Main Author: Rivera, Daniel
• Corporate Author: Banco Mundial
• Format: Book
• Published: Washington, D.C. World Bank 1996
• Series: Directions in development
• Subjects: ABASTECIMIENTO DE AGUA; AGUAS RESIDUALES; SECTOR PRIVADO; ASPECTOS FINANCIEROS; PAISES EN DESARROLLO; ARGENTINA; CHILE; COLOMBIA; MEXICO; GUINEA; POLONIA; EFLUENTES LIQUIDOS; TERCER MUNDO

Table of Contents:

• Foreword
• Preface
• Acronyms and abbreviations
• Acknowledgments
• Summary
• 1. The context of private sector participation in developing countries
• 2. Experiences with private sector participation
• 3. Level and quality of services
• 4. Cost of services to consumers
• 5. Gains in performance and efficiency
• 6. Financial aspects
• 7. Regulation
• Lessons and recommendations
• Appendix: Principal features of private sector arrangements in the water supply and wastewater sector
• Bibliography
• Boxes
• Figures
• Tables