Operational Criticisms
A 2001 study by the Public Services International Research Unit, which is affiliated with trade unions and opposes privatisation, stated that
- tariffs increased by 46% in real terms during 1990-2000
- operating profits have more than doubled (+142%) in eight years, between 1991-2000
- investments were reduced and
- public health was jeopardised through cut-offs for non-payment.
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