Independent water and sanitation providers in African cities - full report of a ten-country study
Collignon, Bernard | Vezina, Marc | Snell Tesh, Suzanne [editor]
The report comprises ten country studies in Africa, providing a wealth of information on a vibrant, independent water, and sanitation sector that responds to market niches, and meets the needs of both the poor, and other underserved communities, on a very broad scale. The cases further indicate that independent providers are creatively tackling the challenge of water, and sanitation service delivery, in a variety of ways, and may be the only option for many poor urban households. Interestingly enough, the entrance of large-scale private operators into the water, and sanitation sector, has brought about a renewed interest among small-scale private operators. The study argues that sector decision makers should be aware that: independent providers are part of the solution to providing water, and sanitation services to a growing urban population, and, that policy does matter in getting independent providers to maximize their potential to service the poor, to the benefit of all. Conclusions suggest that competition is a better way to ensure fair rates, and services, rather than administrative supervision; that independent providers offer well-adapted services in unplanned urban areas; and, that recognition of, and respect for independent operators may be conducive to new sources of energy, financing, and sustainability.
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