Private Water Projects at a New Peak in 2007, But Investment Levels Low

World Bank

Washington, DC

关键词: ASH;    BUILD-OWN;    CITY WATER;    CITY WATER COMPANY;    CITY WATER SUPPLY;   

RP-ID  :  44529

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

This note states that in 2007, 14 low-and middle-income countries implemented at least 62 waterprojects with private participation, according tojust-released data from the Private Participation inInfrastructure Project Database. These projects accountedfor more than US$3.2 billion in investment commitments. Inaddition, a combined electricity and water project wasimplemented, representing investment of US$600 million. Thenumber of new projects involving the private sector returnedto the peak of 2005, while annual investment commitmentsgrew by 18 percent, though from a low level in 2006.