Social Issues in the Provision and Pricing of Water Services

This book explores the interface between environmental and social elements of water pricing policies in OECD countries.  It focuses on affordability of water services and social measures aimed at resolving these affordability problems.  The book considers how environmental and social safeguards are...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Autores Corporativos: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (-), Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development Content Provider (content provider), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Content Provider
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Paris : OECD Publishing 2003.
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Sumario:This book explores the interface between environmental and social elements of water pricing policies in OECD countries.  It focuses on affordability of water services and social measures aimed at resolving these affordability problems.  The book considers how environmental and social safeguards are addressed under different models of water utility ownership and management.  Drawing on a case study in Mexico, the book explores social problems associated with the transition from one level of water service provision to another.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (214 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-211).
ISBN:9781280171949
9786610171941
9789264099890