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A concession success story: the private sector’s role in water and sanitation in Manila

Virgilio C. Rivera Jr. Manila Water Company Inc.
Photo of boats in Manila, Philippines
Prior to 1997, the East Zone of Metro Manila was faced with numerous water problems, for example only 26% of the area’s population had access to a continuous water supply. However, the city was able to overcome this serious problem with the emergence of Manila Water whose efforts led to a significant overall improvement in water supply and sanitation services.
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Interview

Stimulation, innovation and development: Brazil’s BNDES at the forefront

Eduardo Nali BNDES
Brésil - Favela Manguera

WHAT ARE THE MISSION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BANCO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO ECONOMICO E SOCIAL (BNDES)?

BNDES, a public bank, is Brazil’s main longterm credit provider. It supports economic policy through financing for companies, PPPs, and projects. It offers direct financing, on-lending to MSMEs, guarantees, and capital market investments. BNDES also provides grants...

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Report

Drinking water for all: the work of Águas do Rio in Brazil

Favela de Mangueira
As part of the programme to privatise water and sanitation services in the State of Rio, the private company Águas do Rio - supported by IDB Invest and Proparco - was awarded management of two concessions in 2021, covering areas where almost 10 million people live. Connection to a reliable water network, managed using leading-edge technology, has revolutionised the lives of local residents, mainly in a number of Rio’s favelas. Report.
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Decoding

The global drinking water and sanitation challenge: doing more, faster!

Gérard Payen French Water Partnership
Eau potable
Although access to safe drinking water and sanitation are clearly human rights, these needs are far from being met. For some populations, they are even deteriorating - because demand is growing faster than supply. To meet this challenge, a results-based approach needs to be adoptedeverywhere and the different sector stakeholders need to look beyond their own interests in favour of collective goals, and funding needs to drive ‘leverage effects’ to facilitate many more initiatives.
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Analysis

Getting it right: private sector participation in the water sector

Sophie Trémolet OECD
Eau et assainissement - Infrastructures
Attracting private sector participation to the water sector is key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Successful experiences abound, as described in this issue. However, as investment levels remain low, clarifying the contracting parties’ expectations upfront and establishing the right enabling environment (including regulatory frameworks) is key to increasing participation.
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