| Resumen: |
Remunicipalisation: Putting Water Back into Public Hands explores a growing trend that stems largely from the failure of privatized municipal water services. The high social costs of privatization, including unequal access for the poor and environmental hazards, are prompting municipalities to act to guarantee this essential service. Case studies analyze the transition from private to public water provision in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Paris, France; and Hamilton, Canada. It also looks at a national-level experiment in Malaysia. These examples illustrate the benefits and challenges of municipal ownership, and provide lessons for future action. |
