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A Framework for Analyzing Tariffs and Subsidies in Water Provision to Urban Households in Developing Countries / David Le Blanc.
- Format:
- Book
- Government document
- Author/Creator:
- Le Blanc, David, author.
- Series:
- UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Working Papers, 2520-6656 ; no.63.
- UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Working Papers, 2520-6656 ; no.63
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Economic and Social Development.
- Local Subjects:
- Economic and Social Development.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : United Nations, 2008.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- This paper aims to present a basic conceptual framework for understanding the main practical issues and challenges relating to tariff s and subsidies in the water sector in developing countries. The paper introduces the basic economic notions relevant to the water sector; presents an analytical framework for assessing the need for and evaluating subsidies; and discusses the recent evidence on the features and performance of water tariffs and subsidies in various regions, with a special focus on Africa. The discussion is limited to the provision of drinking water to urban households in developing countries.
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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