Decentralizing and Corporatizing Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries

Alison Post

Part of the Spring 2013 Bay Area Latin America Forum 

March 18, 2013

"Decentralizing and Corporatizing Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries"

Event Description

Over the last 20 years, international financial institutions and academics have advocated for two types of reforms for urban water and sanitation systems: decentralization and institutional reforms designed to insulate service providers from interference by elected officials. This presentation documents their adoption in the developing world and analyzes experiences to date with both reform initiatives.

More Information

Read "Clean, Reliable, and/or Affordable," Asavari Devadiga's article for the Spring 2013 Berkeley Review