Publication: Public-Private Partnership Enhances Water Utility's Performance in Armenia
Date
2011-12
ISSN
Published
2011-12
Author(s)
Tokhmakhian, Zaruhi
Eiweida, Ahmed
Abstract
Public-Private Participation (PPP)
schemes were successfully implemented in several water
utilities in Armenia, yielding excellent results for the
development of the water and wastewater sectors. Armenia is
one of the few countries in the region to have had such a
successful PPP experience. For many years after the collapse
of the Soviet economy, most of the water supply and
sanitation systems in Armenia were in disrepair. The country
was faced with increasing demand, deteriorating assets and
dilapidated infrastructure, which resulted in a steadily
decreasing and costly provision of services. Despite an
abundance of water in the country, for almost all Armenians,
water was available for only a few hours a day. In recent
years, Armenia has made significant strides in reforming the
water sector by developing policies, enacting laws, and
drawing up plans, programs and strategies aimed at improving
water service provision.
Citation
“Tokhmakhian, Zaruhi; Eiweida, Ahmed. 2011. Public-Private Partnership Enhances Water Utility's Performance in Armenia. Europe and Central Asia Knowledge Brief; Issue No. 44. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/b0dfd305-c074-5249-b0e2-605ae303a913 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”