This paper presents findings of a study on Willingness to Pay (WTP) for water and sanitation in Baroda , India, with special reference to the urban poor.
| Title | Urban poor's willingness to pay for water and sanitation services : a case study |
| Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
| Year of Publication | 1995 |
| Authors | Vaidya, C |
| Pagination | 16 p.: 15 tab. |
| Date Published | 1995-01-01 |
| Publisher | Community Consulting International |
| Place Published | New Delhi, India |
| Keywords | case studies, cost recovery, financial institutions reform and expansion project (india / usa), india gujarat baroda district, low-income communities, sanitation charges, urban areas, water supply charges, willingness to pay |
| Abstract | This paper presents findings of a study on Willingness to Pay (WTP) for water and sanitation in Baroda , India, with special reference to the urban poor. A major proportion of the urban poor households were found to be willing to pay for an improved water system. The urban poor are willing to pay three times the present municipal charge for a water connection. Expressed willingness to pay for an improved sanitation service is low. |
| Notes | 4 ref. |
| Custom 1 | 264.0, 822 |
