Regulatory Systems and Networking: Water Utilities and Regulatory Bodies

Regulatory Systems and Networking:
Water Utilities and Regulatory Bodies
Proceedings of the Regional Forum

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ISBN: 971-561-416-7
Publication Date: November 2001
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This publication contains the proceedings of the Regional Forum on Regulatory Systems and Networking of Water Utilities and Regulatory Bodies.

Part I contains the summary of findings based on the forum discussions, and reports that were prepared as background materials for the forum.

Part II contains the overview of regulatory systems with case studies on regulation in 10 countries around the world and summaries of country reports on stakeholders' views on regulation in 8 developing-member countries.

The proceedings and the reports will be useful for government agencies embarking on establishing independent regulatory bodies to improve the delivery of water and sanitation services whether in the public or private sector.

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Foreword, Preface, and Abbreviations [ PDF: 33.0kb | 11 pages ]

Part I - Proceedings Summary

Opening Addresses [ PDF: 39.5kb | 12 pages ]

Regulatory Bodies, Public Awareness, and Transparency [ PDF: 19.9kb | 6 pages ]

Proceedings of the Regional Forum [ PDF: 68.6kb | 14 pages ]

Summary of Findings [ PDF: 21.3kb | 4 pages ]

Part II - RETA Reports

Review of Regulatory Frameworks [ PDF: 97.6kb | 20 pages ]

Case Studies [ PDF: 409kb | 88 pages ]

: South Australia; Bulgaria; Chile; England and Wales; Germany; Indonesia; Italy; Poland; South Africa; USA (New Jersey)

Asian Country Report Summaries [ PDF: 187kb | 38 pages ]

: Bangladesh; People's Republic of China; India; Nepal; Philippines; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Viet Nam; Summary of Stakeholders Survey

Appendixes [ PDF: 47.1kb | 12 pages ]

Appendix 1: Forum Program

Appendix 2: List of Participants and Observers

This publication was prepared under the Asian Development Bank's Regional Technical Assistance No. 5922: Regulatory Systems and Networking of Water Utilities and Regulatory Bodies implemented by its Water Supply, Urban Development and Housing Division (West) of the Agriculture and Social Sectors Department (West). The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of ADB or those of its member countries.

In this publication, the term 'country' does not imply on the part of the Asian Development Bank any judgement as to the legal or other status of any territorial entity.

Published by the Asian Development Bank

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