Here is the English translation of the provided text: 12 Questions on Urban Water Industry Reform

Author: Fu Tao
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book collects twelve articles that address twelve key and sensitive challenges in the reform process of urban water industry. They cover topics such as the role of government in a market-based system, property rights reform in water industry enterprises, investment and financing systems, BOT and legal issues, river basin management, water pricing mechanisms, franchise models and regulation, tax policies, case studies, as well as sludge technology policies, standard systems, systematic planning and design. The viewpoints in the book are not only based on discussions from a series of salons but also grounded in the author's in-depth and extensive case studies, field research, and policy consulting work. It presents numerous issues, perspectives, and strategic reflections for advancing reforms in the public utility sector. This book serves as a guiding reference for government departments at all levels to promote market-oriented reforms in the urban water industry, offering valuable insights for reforms in urban public utilities. It is also a reference for strategic investments and operational enterprises in the urban water industry, as well as for researchers in academic fields. This book collects twelve articles that address twelve key and sensitive challenges in the reform process of urban water industry. They cover topics such as the role of government in a market-based system, property rights reform in water industry enterprises, investment and financing systems, BOT and legal issues, river basin management, water pricing mechanisms, franchise models and regulation, tax policies, case studies, as well as sludge technology policies, standard systems, systematic planning and design. The viewpoints in the book are not only based on discussions from a series of salons but also grounded in the author's in-depth and extensive case studies, field research, and policy consulting work. It presents numerous issues, perspectives, and strategic reflections for advancing reforms in the public utility sector. This book serves as a guiding reference for government departments at all levels to promote market-oriented reforms in the urban water industry, offering valuable insights for reforms in urban public utilities.