Publication: Public-Private Partnerships for Urban Water Utilities : A Review of Experiences in Developing Countries
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Date
2009-02-01
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2009-02-01
Author(s)
Marin, Philippe
Abstract
This study provides objective
information and analysis on the performance of
public-private partnerships (PPP) projects in urban water
supply and sanitation in developing countries. It reviews
the spread of urban water PPP projects during the past 15
years, and assesses whether and how they have helped to
improve services and expand access for the populations
concerned. The study uses a structured framework to assess
the performance of more than 65 large water PPP projects
that have been in place for at least five years (three years
in the case of management contracts) and that provide
services to a combined population of almost 100 million. By
population size, this sample represents close to 80 percent
of the water PPP projects that were awarded before 2003 and
have been active for at least three years. The analysis
focuses on the actual impact of these projects for the
concerned populations, that is, the net improvements
achieved under these partnerships. Chapter two summarizes
the historical development of water PPPs in developing
countries, reviewing the current state of the market, the
rate of contract cancellations, and the evolution of the
industry. Chapter three reviews the performance of PPP
projects in terms of access, service quality, operational
efficiency, and tariffs. Chapter four draws conclusions and
lessons on how to make public-private partnership a more
viable and sustainable option for improving water supply and
sanitation (WSS) services in the developing world.
Citation
“Marin, Philippe. 2009. Public-Private Partnerships for
Urban Water Utilities : A Review of Experiences in
Developing Countries. Trends and Policy Options ; no. 8. © World Bank. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/2703 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”