Publication: Private Participation in Water : Toward a New Generation of Projects
Date
2006-09
ISSN
Published
2006-09
Author(s)
Marin, Philippe
Izaguirre, Ada Karina
Abstract
In the water sector of developing
countries the investment boom of the late 1990s has been
followed by declining investment flows and the cancellation
or distress of several high-profile projects. Enthusiasm
has been replaced by doubts. But recent data paint a more
nuanced picture. Activity in 2005 suggests that private
participation in the water sector is entering a new phase.
New private activity is focusing on smaller projects, a few
countries, and bulk facilities. Contractual arrangements
involving utilities are combining private operation with
public financing. And new players are entering the market.
Citation
“Marin, Philippe; Izaguirre, Ada Karina. 2006. Private Participation in Water : Toward a New Generation of Projects. Gridlines; No. 14. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/057ca21d-e127-5acf-85c4-40ae8c034a73 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”