Improving the management and governance of state-owned enterprises in the water supply and sanitation sector in the Caribbean is critical. State-owned enterprises play a significant role in the economy...
The Jordan Economic Monitor provides an update on key economic developments and policies over the past six months. It presents findings from recent World Bank work on Jordan. It places them in a longer-term...
The Jordan Economic Monitor provides an update on key economic developments and policies over the past six months. It presents findings from recent World Bank work on Jordan. It places them in a longer-term...
Africa’s urban population is growing rapidly. Between 2000 and 2015, the urban population increased by more than 80 percent from 206 million to 373 million people. Although access to piped water increased...
Africa’s urban population is growing rapidly. Between 2000 and 2015, the urban population increased by more than 80 percent from 206 million to 373 million people. Although access to piped water increased...
This paper is a synthesis of the findings of reports that look at the drivers of performance in energy and water utilities in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper also provides other insights on issues that...
Jordan is one of the most water-stressed countries in the world. Its annual renewable resources of 145 cubic meters per capita are far below the threshold of severe water scarcity of 500 cubic meters...
The international benchmarking network for water and sanitation utilities (IBNET) has been involved in water and sanitation sector monitoring since 1997. It collects data on utilities’ performance and...
To many, reducing water losses is seen as key to more sustainable water management. The arguments to reduce water losses are compelling, but reducing water losses has turned out to be challenging. This...