Water is a basic necessity of life. From time immemorial, human life has revolved around water. While the quantity of fresh water available in the world remains constant, the population has increased and several nations are joining the list of water-stressed nations. This stress is further aggravated by rapid economic development in the world. Water is necessary for supporting economic growth, and at the same time, economic growth accelerates water consumption, and hence the water crisis. Water, which has been a social good in large parts of the globe, is fast becoming an industry. Current estimates are that private water management will soon be a $200 billion business. Water is a $380 billion industry and is expected to grow manifold in the very near future. This book discusses the economic and commercial issues associated with corporatization of water, basic concepts of public-private partnerships in water, experiences in developed and developing countries.
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