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This paper evaluates global institutional changes in the water sector based on a review carried out in 11 countries: Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Spain, Morocco, Israel, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Australia, China, and India.

TitleInstitutional changes in global water sector : trends, patterns, and implications
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2000
AuthorsDinar, A, Saleth, RM
Paginationp. 175-199 : 1 tab.
Date Published2000-04-01
Keywordsaustralia, best practices, brazil, chile, china, decentralization, economic aspects, evaluation, india, institutional framework, israel, mexico, morocco, policies, sdipol, south africa, spain, sri lanka, water resources management
Abstract

This paper evaluates global institutional changes in the water sector based on a review carried out in 11 countries: Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Spain, Morocco, Israel, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Australia, China, and India. After defining the concepts of 'water sector' and 'water institution', the article analyses endogenous and exogenous factors that influence institutional reforms, with special attention to the economic aspects. Based on a review of country-specific trends, the authors present sets of best practices from each country. The article concludes by discussing common trends and patterns: the increasing attention to market-based water allocation, decentralization and privatization, integrated water resources management, and economic viability and physical sustainability.

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