Excited to share insights from the study "How Much Do Households in Latin America Pay for Water and Sanitation Services?" by Samara López-Ruiz et al., published by the Inter-American Development Bank. Inter-American Development Bank This detailed analysis explores the diversity of tariff structures and the significant differences in service coverage between urban and rural areas. The study highlights the prevalence of increasing block tariffs, which charge higher rates for higher consumption levels, placing a financial burden on larger households. Additionally, it examines the widespread use of subsidies designed to ensure affordability, though their effectiveness varies across countries. Key findings include that many urban areas have higher access rates compared to rural regions, and there is a notable variation in how tariffs are structured, including fixed charges, constant increments, and volume-differentiated rates. By addressing these complexities, policymakers can better target subsidies and design more equitable tariff systems, improving water and sanitation services across Latin America. #latinamerica #LA #infrastructure #ppp #finance https://lnkd.in/dsKsc4y6
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For sure this is a step in the right direction. Totally agree that now the sector needs to focus on protecting the users from exploitation with hefty charges for the service
Water Sector PPPs: Unlocking opportunities in the Water Sector "In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans." Kahlil Gibran. Yesterday, 26th July 2023, the Water Amendment Bill, 2023 was introduced in parliament. This is in a bid of operationalise PPPs in the water sectors. If the Bill is passed, state departments, agencies, and state corporations at a national level, and county governments or county corporations at a county level, will be able to contract a private party to perform their functions. State corporations, agencies, authorities and public benefit organisations are included in the definition of a water services provider (WSP). Water Works Development Agency (WWDA) will be empowered to operate water works and enter into bulk water purchase agreements with investors and WSPs. The WWDAs will be licensed by Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) operate the waterworks and provide water services as a water service provider. WASREB will also evaluate and approve water and sewerage tariffs including the bulk water tariffs . This is a step in the right direction and will be crucial to unlock opportunities in the water sector and address perennial challenges of water scarcity to support sustainable development. I also hope the policy framework and stakeholders involved in operationalising the PPPs in the sector will act with integrity to provide low cost sustainable water solutions for our country.
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In the face of #AMP8, the UK water sector is bracing for an unprecedented level of spending. 💰 With the total expenditure forecast for English and Welsh water companies in 2025-2030 exceeding the sector's entire regulatory capital value (as of 19 October, 2023), pressure is set to pile on regulators, contractors, and investors. Deep understanding of current and historical #tariff data is now more valuable than ever. GWI's 2023 Global Water Tariff Survey is the most comprehensive survey of global tariffs, covering 572 cities and 188 countries, with data spanning 12+ years. Data can be accessed in a dynamic, customisable format on our GWI WaterData platform and further analysis is featured in the September edition of #GWIMagazine. This is a vital resource for all stakeholders in the UK water sector, enabling you to: ✔️ Understand tariff changes in your core and target markets. ✔️ Assess project prospects in specific countries. ✔️ Track how tariff prices are developing across the globe to factor in risks for your business. ✔️ Discover which water sector trends are impacting tariff structures, and what the current economic climate is likely to mean for the water sector moving forward. Explore our infographic to get a glimpse of the key findings: https://lnkd.in/ejTHue-v
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On the right truck to achieving the SDG 6
Water Sector PPPs: Unlocking opportunities in the Water Sector "In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans." Kahlil Gibran. Yesterday, 26th July 2023, the Water Amendment Bill, 2023 was introduced in parliament. This is in a bid of operationalise PPPs in the water sectors. If the Bill is passed, state departments, agencies, and state corporations at a national level, and county governments or county corporations at a county level, will be able to contract a private party to perform their functions. State corporations, agencies, authorities and public benefit organisations are included in the definition of a water services provider (WSP). Water Works Development Agency (WWDA) will be empowered to operate water works and enter into bulk water purchase agreements with investors and WSPs. The WWDAs will be licensed by Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) operate the waterworks and provide water services as a water service provider. WASREB will also evaluate and approve water and sewerage tariffs including the bulk water tariffs . This is a step in the right direction and will be crucial to unlock opportunities in the water sector and address perennial challenges of water scarcity to support sustainable development. I also hope the policy framework and stakeholders involved in operationalising the PPPs in the sector will act with integrity to provide low cost sustainable water solutions for our country.
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Interesting amendments in relation to addressing the issue of water scarcity in Kenya.
Water Sector PPPs: Unlocking opportunities in the Water Sector "In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans." Kahlil Gibran. Yesterday, 26th July 2023, the Water Amendment Bill, 2023 was introduced in parliament. This is in a bid of operationalise PPPs in the water sectors. If the Bill is passed, state departments, agencies, and state corporations at a national level, and county governments or county corporations at a county level, will be able to contract a private party to perform their functions. State corporations, agencies, authorities and public benefit organisations are included in the definition of a water services provider (WSP). Water Works Development Agency (WWDA) will be empowered to operate water works and enter into bulk water purchase agreements with investors and WSPs. The WWDAs will be licensed by Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) operate the waterworks and provide water services as a water service provider. WASREB will also evaluate and approve water and sewerage tariffs including the bulk water tariffs . This is a step in the right direction and will be crucial to unlock opportunities in the water sector and address perennial challenges of water scarcity to support sustainable development. I also hope the policy framework and stakeholders involved in operationalising the PPPs in the sector will act with integrity to provide low cost sustainable water solutions for our country.
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The diversity of Pacific countries’ geographies, history, and economies has resulted in a range of different approaches to #water regulation and tariff setting. This #webinar, co-organized by ADB, discusses water #tariff structures, the design of pro-poor tariffs, the challenges and opportunities affecting water utility firms’ #business viability, and the cooperation among regulators, governments, and utilities to ensure adequate water access for all. 🟠 WATCH https://buff.ly/3T05yw3 #SDG6 Maria Tran, Sinéad Lehane, Bronwyn Powell, Seymour Singh, Joel Abraham, Kavneel Prasad
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"Currently, the DWS’s newly established Water Regulator Commission is guiding recommendations on the raw water pricing tariffs and, the setting of tariffs in the water sector. They are creating water sector pricing tools and methodologies, building networks and establishing peer review opportunities with other regulators both nationally and internationally. This will be a transparent process that is aimed at attracting investors to the sector.Currently, price increases between water boards vary significantly, and there is often no scientific method used when determining the price increase. The Water Regulator Commission aims to change this." https://lnkd.in/dQNa9ANd)
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We have confirmed the prices to apply in 2024-25 for Victoria’s 16 water businesses. Typical water bills will generally rise in line with inflation over 2024–25. Average bills for households are set to rise, after inflation, by around $33 (three per cent) in Melbourne and by around $50 (four per cent) in regional Victoria. Pricing outcomes reflect our review of 2024–25 tariffs for 16 water businesses under their existing price determinations, and detailed price reviews for Greater Western Water and Goulburn-Murray Water, finalised in June 2024. Flip through to learn more. 💧 Read our media release: https://lnkd.in/gDVCCGS5 💧 Learn more about your water consumer rights: https://lnkd.in/gVXU8Wrg Sarah Sheppard Kate Symons Sitesh Bhojani Rebecca Billings Marcus Crudden Nathan Zhivov Dan Keely Angeline Bilas Saeideh Khosroshahi PhD
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Currently, We are still struggling to buy a ticket that cost K500 (which is without tax) and yet ticket fares are to be increased by 15% to 25% ?? Low to Middle income Citizens will be greatly affected, how can we afford a ticket that increases by 15% to visit our families or friends when yet cannot afford to buy a simple tinfish and rice. Government should subsidize all SOE's to cushion cost of operations so we the citizens can be able to afford these services. Or the government should really concentrate on reviving the economy through funding the agriculture projects that can be exported to support the economy with FX.
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New paper by Lorenzo Sileci shows how a carbon tax in Canada’s British Columbia province led to improvements to air quality but that the health benefits were greatest for better off areas – highlighting the need for policy design to address the distribution of impacts https://lnkd.in/eeD8jdwA
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#Potablewater and a country’s gross domestic product (#GDP) can be closely intertwined, but how exactly? Tohttps://bit.ly/44wbqQw #waterquality #drinkingwater #waterqualityproducts
The Relationship Between Water Scarcity & Economy
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