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2. Theoretical Background of Water Sector

Author : Laura Echternacht

Published in: Pricing Urban Water

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the economics of the water sector including water pricing, objectives of water tariffs and possible subsidy programs. Furthermore, the institutional framework of water suppliers with different Private–Public Partnership (PPP) options is explained and the value chain of services of a water utility with sanitation service is briefly described. The chapter ends with a presentation of general facts on water supply and sanitation in India.

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Metadata
Title
Theoretical Background of Water Sector
Author
Laura Echternacht
Copyright Year
2014
Book
Pricing Urban Water

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-04189-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-04190-2

Copyright Year: 2014

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04190-2_2