The theoretical and empirical literature on water supply and sewerage liberalization is reviewed in this paper in order to discuss the potential for market creation and private sector involvement in this sector. The analysis is framed in the quot;policy roadmapquot; developed by regulatory...

The participation of users - in designing and implementing projects and managing water and sanitation services - is now being built into Bank-funded projects with the aim of increasing efficiency, equity, and cost recovery, and facilitating the extension of service coverage to poor communities....

Cover -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- About the authors -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: SQ Service Quality -- SQ1 Drinking water quality -- SQ1.1 Assurance of structural capacity for treatment and supply -- SQ1.2 Assurance of appropriate supplied water quality -- SQ1.3 Supervision...