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1. Institutional Agenda and PPP Options for Water Supply and Sewage in Ludhiana

Author

Ramanujam, S.R.

Subjects
SERVICE CONTRACTS, INVESTMENT, TAX, OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE, MUNICIPAL FINANCE, FIXED CHARGE, TOWN PLANNING, BUDGET, PRIVATE INVESTMENT, CAPITAL STRUCTURE, PRIVATE OPERATOR, SHAREHOLDERS, PRIVATE INVESTMENTS, INFLATION, COLLECTION EFFICIENCY, WATER SOURCES, WATER, AVERAGE MONTHLY WATER BILL, BULK WATER SUPPLY, PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS, INVESTMENTS, CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, BANK LOAN, WATER SUPPLY SERVICE, MUNICIPALITIES, GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP, DEBT SERVICE, MIXED OWNERSHIP MODEL, INVESTORS, OPTIONS, WATER TARIFF, SERVICE PROVIDERS, LOANS, SEWERAGE SYSTEMS, CONTRACT DURATION, INTERESTS, SERVICE DELIVERY, WATER INDUSTRY, NATIONAL WATER SUPPLY, SOLID WASTE, TARIFF, RESPONSIBILITY FOR SERVICE DELIVERY, CAPITAL INVESTMENT, CORPORATE LAW, PUBLIC WATER, SERVICE STANDARDS, MUNICIPAL SERVICES, UTILITY STAFF, FINANCE, CONTRACT PERIOD, LINE OF CREDIT, SURFACE WATER, PUBLIC UTILITY, AVERAGE MONTHLY BILL, MIXED OWNERSHIP, LIABILITIES, TOWN, WATER SERVICES, LEGAL CONSTRAINTS, SMALL CITIES, BUDGET SURPLUS, DEBT, WASTE MANAGEMENT, TARIFF STRUCTURE, TARIFF REVISIONS, COST RECOVERY, MARKET, RESPONSIBILITY FOR WATER SUPPLY, WATER SUPPLY SERVICES, GOVERNMENT POLICIES, WATER SECTOR, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, MONTHLY WATER BILL, RETURN, INVESTMENT PLANNING, RESPONSIBILITY FOR WATER, EXCESS CAPACITY, PRIVATE FINANCING, DISBURSEMENTS, TARIFF INCREASE, GOVERNMENT SUPPORT, CONCESSION AGREEMENT, PROPERTIES, FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, DEFICITS, DEBT REPAYMENTS, PERFORMANCE CONTRACT, QUALITY OF SERVICE, SANITATION SERVICES, ACCOUNTING, FINANCES, SECURITY, FIXED FEE, COMMERCIAL BORROWING, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL, TARIFFS, REPAYMENTS, SEWAGE TREATMENT, FINANCIAL VIABILITY, PRIVATE SECTOR OPERATOR, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, WATER BOARD, PRIVATE UTILITY, FUND MANAGEMENT, GOVERNMENT FINANCES, WATER COMPANY, REVENUE, HOUSEHOLDS, RAW WATER, JOINT VENTURE, POTABLE WATER, ASSET OWNERSHIP, FINANCING OF INVESTMENTS, SERVICE PROVISION, URBAN WATER, DEFAULT, OPTION, LOAN, MATURITY, PRIVATE SECTOR FINANCE, FUTURE, UTILITIES, GOVERNMENT GRANT, SYSTEMS, REGULATORY OVERSIGHT, WATER DISTRIBUTION, PROVIDING WATER SUPPLY, CONTRACT, PRIVATE FINANCE, REPAYMENT, URBAN WATER SUPPLY, WASTEWATER SERVICES, CONTRACTS, WATER UTILITIES, WATER SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS, TARIFF SETTING, SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS, PROVISION OF SERVICE, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, LOAN REPAYMENTS, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, REVENUES, MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, DEFICIT, MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT, SHARE, FINANCIAL FLOWS, EXPENDITURE
Abstract

Water supply and sewage (WSS) operations in Ludhiana resemble that of many Indian cities; service levels are poor when compared to benchmarks; cost recovery is low; the municipal corporation subsidises operating deficits; the Government finances capital expenditure; assets are created through a State owned entity; internal capacity, systems and procedures are weak. The State Government has taken a decision to make key municipal corporations (including Ludhiana) responsible for future asset creation and also expects them to share capital expenditure. To improve the quality of service, the city needs immediate capital investments and change in management practices. Key institutional actions to achieve this are a) WSS operations focusing on higher cost recovery, b) increased contribution from the municipal corporation to WSS capital expenditure financing as opposed to O & M financing and c) modern governance structure for WSS operations.

Published
2014

2. Charting a New Course : Structural Reforms in Colombia's Water Supply and Sanitation Sector

Author

Andres, Luis A., Sislen, David, Marin, Philippe, Andres, Luis A., Sislen, David, and Marin, Philippe

Subjects
BUDGETARY AUTONOMY, LOWER INCOMES, CORPORATIONS, BULK WATER, FIXED CHARGE, WATER USAGE, REGULATORY DECISIONS, USE OF WATER, COLLECTION EFFICIENCY, LIQUIDATION, EMPLOYMENT, PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION, MUNICIPAL WATER, MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, MUNICIPALITIES, URBANIZATION, WATER COMPANIES, PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, SEWAGE, COMPANY, SERVICE PROVIDERS, WATER DEMAND, WATER SOURCE, REGULATORY COMMISSIONS, MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT, WATER TARIFFS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, SMALL MUNICIPALITIES, INDEPENDENT REGULATORY INSTITUTIONS, SERVICE DELIVERY, FIRMS, INVESTMENT COST, PUBLIC SERVICES, RESOURCE CONSERVATION, SERVICE QUALITY, ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, MUNICIPAL WATER COMPANIES, SERVICE PROVIDER, OPERATIONAL PRACTICES, REGULATORY PROCESSES, INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, ASSET MANAGEMENT, DELIVERY OF SERVICES, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, SANITATION INVESTMENT, DRINKING WATER, SMALL CITIES, SANITATION SYSTEMS, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, CASH FLOW, WATER SECTOR, TARIFF REGULATION, PRIVATE PARTICIPATION, INVESTMENT PLANNING, WASTEWATER TREATMENT, EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS, QUALITY WATER, ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION, WATER METERS, INDEPENDENT REGULATORY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, NUMBER OF CONNECTIONS, WATER PROJECTS, CONTINUITY OF SERVICE, CONSOLIDATION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, FINANCIAL VIABILITY, COSTS OF SERVICE, ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, SANITATION COMPANIES, DECENTRALIZATION, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, REGULATORY DECISION, INDUSTRY STRUCTURE, HOUSEHOLDS, INVESTMENT FINANCING, INVESTMENT COSTS, BANKS, OPERATING INCOME, MERGERS, PRIVATE COMPANIES, WATER QUALITY CONTROL, CUBIC METERS, BRANCHES, PRIVATIZATION, STATE INTERVENTION, LEGAL STATUS, MUNICIPAL COMPANIES, REPLACEMENT OF WATER, WASTEWATER DISCHARGE, WATER SERVICE, CROSS SUBSIDIES, LEGAL FRAMEWORKS, WATER SUPPLY COVERAGE, TRANSITION PERIODS, WATER COVERAGE, PUBLIC COMPANIES, HOUSING, FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, REPLACEMENT VALUE, SERVICE CONTINUITY, YARDSTICK COMPETITION, WATER SUPPLY, PRIVATE OPERATORS, PROVISION OF SERVICE, TRANSPORT, LAWS, DECENTRALIZATION PROCESS, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE, CHILD MORTALITY, SANITATION SERVICE, INDEPENDENT REGULATOR, PRESENT VALUE, PROVISION OF SERVICES, CORPORATION, EVOLUTION OF TARIFFS, BASIC SERVICES, BOOK VALUE, CAPITAL STRUCTURE, EFFICIENCY SCORES, WATER PRODUCTION, DEPRECIATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PRODUCTIVITY, EXPANSION, MUNICIPAL LEVEL, PERFORMANCE INDICATORS, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, ECONOMIC REGULATION, SANITATION COVERAGE, AUDITING, AVAILABLE WATER, PRIVATE COMPANY, CUBIC METERS OF WATER, CUBIC METER, COUNTERPART FUNDING, INVESTMENT SUBSIDIES, PRIVATE UTILITIES, PROVISION OF WATER SUPPLY, PUBLIC UTILITIES, SANITATION SECTOR, BASIC SANITATION, WATER SERVICES, WATER SYSTEM, PRIVATE INFRASTRUCTURE, MANAGEMENT OF WATER, POPULATION WITH ACCESS, WATER CONCESSIONS, UTILITY COMPANIES, LARGE CITIES, DEBT, COST OF CAPITAL, WASTE MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC HOUSING, PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT, AUTONOMY, REGULATORY COMMISSION, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT, WATER BILL, FINANCING SOURCES, CONCESSION AGREEMENT, TARIFF INCREASES, OPERATIONAL COSTS, SANITATION SERVICES, EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS, ACCOUNTING, INCOME DISTRIBUTION, CONSUMPTION CHARGE, RESIDENTIAL TARIFFS, ACCESS TO SERVICES, SUPPLIERS, WATERSHEDS, CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE SECTOR, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WATER PROVISION, ACCESS TO RESOURCES, QUALITY REGULATION, APPROVAL OF TARIFFS, SERVICE PROVISION, PROVISION OF WATER, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIVATE PARTICIPATION IN WATER, INDUSTRIAL USERS, REGULATORS, COST OF SERVICE, WATER QUALITY, NATURAL RESOURCES, SANITATION INFRASTRUCTURE, CASH FLOWS, REGULATORY APPROACH, PUBLIC WORKS, WATER RESOURCES, URBAN AREAS, URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Abstract

Infrastructure plays a key role in promoting economic growth and opportunities.In particular, the efficient provision of basic infrastructure services, like water and sanitation, is a key ingredient in fostering a country's social and economic development. Previous studies have found that infrastructure has a positive impact on output, and can improve economic opportunity, including health and education for the poor, particularly in developing countries. In Argentina, a 2005 study, found that child mortality fell by 8 percent in areas that had experienced improved coverage and quality of basic water and sanitation through utility reform, with most of the reduction occurring in low-income areas where the water network expanded the most. More generally, Fay and Morrison found that allowing the poorest quintile in developing countries the same access to basic services as the richest quintile would reduce child mortality by 8 percent and child under development by 14 percent. Calderon and Serven also found a significant positive impact of infrastructure access and quality on overall inequality. Furthermore, the book sheds some light on how to address the main challenge for the future which may be to attract specialized operators to the smaller municipalities which do not currently have them. For that purpose in Colombia, for example, over the last two years, the policy framework has been focused on promoting the sector's development, by using the departments as the intermediate institutional level between the National Government and the municipalities, to formulate programs with regional impact and promote comprehensive investment plans.

Published
2010

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