In both OECD and non-OECD countries the water sector is facing the challenges of increased competition for water … resources, deteriorating water quality, and the effects of climate change and poor management. In this context, how can … countries ensure access to adequate, sustainable and affordable water and sanitation services for all? Pricing water …

The price of water is a key determinant of both the economic efficiency and the environmental effectiveness of water … services. This book reviews current practices and recent trends in water pricing practices for the household, agriculture, and … industrial sectors in OECD countries. It addresses pricing issues related to the full range of water services, including public …

This book explores the interface between environmental and social elements of water pricing policies in OECD countries …. It focuses on affordability of water services and social measures aimed at resolving these affordability problems. The … book considers how environmental and social safeguards are addressed under different models of water utility ownership and …

In both OECD and non-OECD countries the water sector is facing the challenges of increased competition for water … resources, deteriorating water quality, and the effects of climate change and poor management. In this context, how can … countries ensure access to adequate, sustainable and affordable water and sanitation services for all? Pricing water …