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Contracting out water and sanitation services - Vol. 2: Case studies and analysis of Service and Management contracts in developing countries

Author(s): Sansom, Kevin (ed)  |  Franceys, Richard (ed)  |  Morales-Reyes, Javier I (ed)  |  Njiru, Cyrus (ed)

Publisher: WEDC
Place of publication: Loughborough University, UK
Year: 2003


Collection(s): Water and sanitation - Contracting-out services  |  WEDC Bookshop

Price: £24.95
ISBN: 9781843800132

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This book presents contract analyses and case studies from around the world which draw out key lessons both for the local and international reader. The key questions addressed are:

  • Where and how is contracting out being undertaken in the water sector and by whom?
  • Is contracting out delivering benefits through improved efficiency and effectiveness?
  • How can the use of contracting out be further enhanced to deliver improved water and sanitation service provision in low- and middle-income countries?

Keywords:
Africa  |  Case studies  |  Chile  |  Contracts  |  India  |  Indonesia  |  Mexico  |  Trinidad and Tobago