Reforms in Drinking Water and Sanitation/Kaushik Deb. New
Delhi, TERI Press, 2004, xii, 82 p., (pbk). ISBN 81-7993-043-2.
Reforms in Drinking Water and Sanitation/Kaushik Deb. New
Delhi, TERI Press, 2004, xii, 82 p., (pbk). ISBN 81-7993-043-2.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Water supply and sanitation in India. 2. Need for reforms. 3. Engaging the private sector. 4. Directions and strategies for regulatory reforms. 5. Democratic decentralization and community participation. 6. The reform agenda. References. Index.
"With governments unable to cope with increasing demands for drinking water and sanitation services, private investment and community initiatives are needed to augment their efforts. However, the peculiarity of water and sanitation in terms of being basic necessities makes non-governmental participation complex. Recognizing this, the United Nations Development Programme, in consultation with the Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India, commissioned TERI to prepare a discussion paper that would develop a reform agenda for drinking water and sanitation in India.
Building on the paper, this book presents a reform strategy for the drinking water and sanitation sectors in a market-oriented economy, addressing institutional, regulatory, and legislative aspects. This book is meant for professionals in municipal administration, a profession where the traditional focus is shifting from engineering- and planning driven approaches to financial and management- oriented ones. It is also directed at policy-makers to help them appreciate the implications of economic liberalization and market-oriented policy approaches on the management of environmental infrastructure."