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Refuting the paradigm of water services privatisation
Author(s) -
Hukka Jarmo J,
Katko Tapio S
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
natural resources forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.646
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1477-8947
pISSN - 0165-0203
DOI - 10.1111/1477-8947.00049
Subject(s) - private sector , public sector , water sector , business , public administration , public relations , public economics , economics , economic growth , political science , water supply , economy , engineering , environmental engineering
The aim of this article is to question the fundamental assumptions behind privatisation and public–private partnerships. The article shows that instead of radically increasing private sector involvement, public sector reforms should be seriously considered. Public–private partnerships should be implemented so that the strengths of all the stakeholders may be fully utilised.