Water Privatization - Motives

Motives

The motives for water privatization vary from one case to the other, and they often determine the choice of the mode of privatization: Management and lease contracts are used to increase efficiency and improve service quality, while asset sales and concessions primarily aim to reduce the fiscal burden or to expand access. Ideological motives and external influences also play a role. Often several of the above motives are combined.

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