This paper provides evidence on whether regulation can improve the performance of
government-controlled water utilities. While other studies have examined whether private …

… In the past decades, some governments have tried to improve their water utilities, but … is
unique, and there is no predetermined action plan of corrective measures that must necessarily …

… as an inexpensive, widely applicable response measure. In consequence, most governments
have taken action to promote access to water and sanitation services for all. This paper …

… We used two common variables to measure local government capacity with the expectation
that places with higher capacity would be more likely to implement sustainability policies. …

… Increased (and predictable) government transfers to the utility enable it to make investments
… , although government funds have substantial opportunity costs. Finally, when a water utility …

… Originally earmarked for privatization, all water utilities are owned by the state government
but … that affected technical efficiency including water conservation measures, droughts, the …

… A final measure relating to consumers has to do with the accountability of the firm. There …
Other government regulations that influence water utility performance include tax rules, …

… All over the world, governments are compelling water utilities … and ‘quiet life’ of water utilities
and pass the productivity gains to … review regarding performance measurement issues and …

… created to convert the government water utility, Alexandria Water General Authority, into a …
most of these measures clearly indicate that turnarounds in water utilities are indeed possible …

… integrated with other technical measures such as tariffs applied… among various clusters of
water utilities and which factors … implications for national government and local authorities …