An addition to the 'International Papers in Political Economy Series', this edited work offers new developments in economic policy and theory. The experiences of privatisation and private finance initiatives are looked at in detail

The Global Water Partnership (GWP) represents a new kind of institution that raises various interesting questions in terms of international institutional law. Established in 1996 as a “virtual organization”, it progressively evolved to become in 2002 a twofold institution structured around,...

1. Introduction -- 2. Policy in involving the private sector -- 3. The regulator, licences and information flow -- 4. Regulatory functions -- 5. Transparency in utilities' corporate governance -- 6. The role of the Freedom of Information Law -- 7. Conclusion.