This report brings together the recent work done by OECD on water management issues and identifies the main policy challenges for sustainable water management. Issues discussed are: performance of water management policies in OECD countries; water pricing; financing of water and wastewater infrastructure; water-related development co-operation; social aspects of water pricing; biochemical technologies for improving water quality; and aid to the water supply and sanitation sector. Co-published by IWA Publishing, London: www.iwapublishing.com
Table of contents:
Executive Summary Part I. Key Challenges in Water Management -Introduction -Chapter 1. Key Trends and Challenges -Chapter 2. Meeting the Key Challenges: Recent OECD Experience Part II. Making Markets Work for Water Management -Introduction -Chapter 3. Water Pricing in OECD Countries -Chapter 4. Water Pricing in Selected Non-OECD Countries Part III. Improving Decision Making -Introduction -Chapter 5. Working in Partnership with the Private Sector Part IV. Harnessing Science and Technology -Introduction -Chapter 6. Technology and Information Needs for Improved Drinking Water Quality Part V. Working in Partnership with Developing Countries -Introduction -Chapter 7. Aid to the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Part VI. Conclusions -Introduction References
