Approaches to private participation in water services; a toolkit. (CD-ROM included).0821361112 Approaches to private participation in water services; a toolkit. (CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). included) The World Bank 2006 313 pages $50.00 Paperback HD1702 This volume, presented by the World Bank, intends to help governments in developing countries improve their drinking water drinking water supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. and sanitation services to households and businesses through private firms. It reviews the various options available, their advantages and disadvantages, the process, stakeholder support, coverage and quality, the design of institutions, legal instruments, management contracts, divestitures, small and large cities, and selecting an operator. Examples of 16 cases shown are in places such as Amman, Gdansk, Cartagena, Chaumont, London and Thames Valley This article is about the Thames Valley in southern England. For New Zealand's Thames Valley region, see Thames Valley, New Zealand, or for the ITV region in the United Kingdom, see ITV Thames Valley. , Manila, Senegal, Santiago, Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago (trĭn`ĭdăd, təbā`gō), officially Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, republic (2005 est. pop. 1,088,000), 1,980 sq mi (5,129 sq km), West Indies. The capital is Port of Spain. , and Tangiers. Also included is a policy simulation model with stakeholder analysis The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. , and information on the balancing of service standards, tariffs, and subsidies, and the allocation of risk. It comes with a CD-ROM containing references, documents, links, and other advice. In addition to the World Bank, the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility and the Bank-Netherlands Water Partnership funded the report. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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