Download or read book Private Firms and Public Water written by Nick Johnstone and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses environmental and social implications of private sector participation on the provision of water and sanitation services in developing countries, and looks at the role public authorities must continue to play to guarantee sustainability, levels of service, and access to a variety of customers. Case studies from Manila, Buenos Aires, Cordoba, and Mexico City show how these objectives are realized in different ways. Of interest to regulatory officials, economists, development professionals, and those in government, business, and NGOs. The editors are affiliated with the International Institute for Environment and Development, London. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR