ISBN:
9789264083608
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 108 S.)
,
graph. Darst.
Edition:
2010
Series Statement:
OECD studies on water
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Pricing water resources and water and sanitation services
DDC:
338.43628109177
Keywords:
Wasserversorgung
;
Wasserpreis
;
OECD-Staaten
;
Water-supply Rates
;
Water Prices
;
Water-supply Finance
;
Sanitation Finance
;
Wasserwirtschaft
;
Wasserpreis
Abstract:
In both OECD and non-OECD countries the water sector is facing the challenges of increased competition for water resources, deteriorating water quality, and the effects of climate change and poor management. In this context, how can countries ensure access to adequate, sustainable and affordable water and sanitation services for all? . Pricing water-related services is an essential part of the answer. This report compiles reliable and comparable data on pricing water and on water supply and sanitation services across OECD countries. It sheds additional light on such policy issues as
Description / Table of Contents:
Foreword; Table of Contents; Acronyms; Executive summary; Introduction; Why water pricing is an issue; Water pricing in OECD countries: state of play; Policy challenges related to water pricing; Annex A. Taxes and levies in household water bills; Annex B. Additional sources of information per country;
Note:
Also available in French: Le prix de l'eau et des services d'eau potable et d'assainissement
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Includes bibliographical references
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Franz. Ausg. u.d.T.: Le prix de l'eau et des services d'eau potable et d'assainissement
DOI:
10.1787/9789264083608-en
