Sarah Hendry
- Published in print:
- 2010
- Published Online:
- May 2010
- ISBN:
- 9780199579853
- eISBN:
- 9780191722745
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199579853.003.0014
- Subject:
- Law, Public International Law, Environmental and Energy Law
This chapter is concerned with the provision of water services — drinking water and sanitation — the latter of which may or may not involve waterborne disposal through a sewerage system. It examines ...
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This chapter is concerned with the provision of water services — drinking water and sanitation — the latter of which may or may not involve waterborne disposal through a sewerage system. It examines the different ownership models operating in England and Scotland, along with structures for their regulation and control. It also draws on examples from other jurisdictions, particularly South Africa and Australia. In both South Africa and Australia there is a mixture of public and private sector involvement; in both there is provision by local government, with consequences for ring-fenced funding, economic audit and business planning; in both there is already disaggregation of bulk and individual supply, and moves to commercialize or corporatize public supply. The chapter assesses the role of regulation and of governance, as well as structures of ownership, and draws conclusions as to the importance of ownership of this industry, compared to the role of effective regulation and good governance.Less
This chapter is concerned with the provision of water services — drinking water and sanitation — the latter of which may or may not involve waterborne disposal through a sewerage system. It examines the different ownership models operating in England and Scotland, along with structures for their regulation and control. It also draws on examples from other jurisdictions, particularly South Africa and Australia. In both South Africa and Australia there is a mixture of public and private sector involvement; in both there is provision by local government, with consequences for ring-fenced funding, economic audit and business planning; in both there is already disaggregation of bulk and individual supply, and moves to commercialize or corporatize public supply. The chapter assesses the role of regulation and of governance, as well as structures of ownership, and draws conclusions as to the importance of ownership of this industry, compared to the role of effective regulation and good governance.
Ernst-Ulrich Petersmann
- Published in print:
- 2009
- Published Online:
- September 2009
- ISBN:
- 9780199571345
- eISBN:
- 9780191705472
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199571345.003.0045
- Subject:
- Law, Public International Law, Private International Law
This chapter uses the example of investor–State arbitration concerning private water services in a brief discussion of the applicable law, and the role of the judge in the settlement of international ...
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This chapter uses the example of investor–State arbitration concerning private water services in a brief discussion of the applicable law, and the role of the judge in the settlement of international investment disputes involving human rights. It argues that the independence and impartiality of ‘public law judges’ require them to interpret investment law in conformity with the human rights obligations of the States concerned and to justify their judgments by ‘inclusive public reason’, taking into account all interests affected by the dispute.Less
This chapter uses the example of investor–State arbitration concerning private water services in a brief discussion of the applicable law, and the role of the judge in the settlement of international investment disputes involving human rights. It argues that the independence and impartiality of ‘public law judges’ require them to interpret investment law in conformity with the human rights obligations of the States concerned and to justify their judgments by ‘inclusive public reason’, taking into account all interests affected by the dispute.
James Leigland
- Published in print:
- 2020
- Published Online:
- July 2020
- ISBN:
- 9780198861829
- eISBN:
- 9780191894701
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/oso/9780198861829.003.0007
- Subject:
- Business and Management, International Business
This chapter presents a series of short case studies of the best-known management contracts for water and electricity services in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The studies attempt to identify projects ...
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This chapter presents a series of short case studies of the best-known management contracts for water and electricity services in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The studies attempt to identify projects that successfully met the expectations of a wide variety of key stakeholders. But the review finds very few contracts that have achieved this standard of success. Why have governments, particularly in Africa, been so willing to sign these kinds of contracts, despite their consistently poor performance? Why has that performance not appreciably improved after almost three decades of experimentation? Why do donors, development finance institutions (DFIs), and multilateral development banks (MDBs) continue to promote these mechanisms? What lessons have been learned about the pre-conditions necessary for the conventional management contract model to meet expectations? The case studies in this chapter explore these questions and attempt to identify the factors that make such contracts successful.Less
This chapter presents a series of short case studies of the best-known management contracts for water and electricity services in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The studies attempt to identify projects that successfully met the expectations of a wide variety of key stakeholders. But the review finds very few contracts that have achieved this standard of success. Why have governments, particularly in Africa, been so willing to sign these kinds of contracts, despite their consistently poor performance? Why has that performance not appreciably improved after almost three decades of experimentation? Why do donors, development finance institutions (DFIs), and multilateral development banks (MDBs) continue to promote these mechanisms? What lessons have been learned about the pre-conditions necessary for the conventional management contract model to meet expectations? The case studies in this chapter explore these questions and attempt to identify the factors that make such contracts successful.
Mark Clifford
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- November 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780231166089
- eISBN:
- 9780231539203
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- DOI:
- 10.7312/columbia/9780231166089.001.0001
- Subject:
- Economics and Finance, Development, Growth, and Environmental
This book provides a behind-the-scenes look at what companies in China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand are doing to build businesses that will ...
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This book provides a behind-the-scenes look at what companies in China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand are doing to build businesses that will lessen the environmental impact of Asia’s extraordinary economic growth. Dirty air, foul water, and hellishly overcrowded cities are threatening to choke the region’s impressive prosperity. Recognizing a business opportunity in solving social problems, Asian businesses have developed innovative responses to the region’s environmental crises. From solar and wind power technologies to green buildings, electric cars, water services, and sustainable tropical forestry, Asian corporations are upending old business models in their home countries and throughout the world. Companies have the money, the technology, and the people to act—yet support from the government (in the form of more effective, market-friendly policies) and the engagement of civil society are crucial for a region-wide shift to greener business practices. The book paints detailed profiles of what some of these companies are doing and includes a unique appendix that encapsulates the environmental business practices of more than fifty companies.Less
This book provides a behind-the-scenes look at what companies in China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand are doing to build businesses that will lessen the environmental impact of Asia’s extraordinary economic growth. Dirty air, foul water, and hellishly overcrowded cities are threatening to choke the region’s impressive prosperity. Recognizing a business opportunity in solving social problems, Asian businesses have developed innovative responses to the region’s environmental crises. From solar and wind power technologies to green buildings, electric cars, water services, and sustainable tropical forestry, Asian corporations are upending old business models in their home countries and throughout the world. Companies have the money, the technology, and the people to act—yet support from the government (in the form of more effective, market-friendly policies) and the engagement of civil society are crucial for a region-wide shift to greener business practices. The book paints detailed profiles of what some of these companies are doing and includes a unique appendix that encapsulates the environmental business practices of more than fifty companies.
