Reform of China's Urban Water Sector

Abstract

Edited by the Water Policy Research Center of the Environment Department of Tsinghua University, this comprehensive report on the Chinese water sector is a collection of findings from recent research conducted by the Center and government consultancy reports. The report presents an overview and analysis of the current situation of the reform of the Chinese urban water sector. This is followed by case studies and appraisals on 17 water industry reform measures collected by the authors in 14 cities. The report then examines key problems of the current water industry reform. The comprehensive scope of this report, the level of detail, as well as the authors' insights together make this document a unique reference on China's water industry, as well as an important guide to the future of China's water management. The book will be extremely useful for public utility reform in China and in other countries. It will therefore be of particular value to government departments, policy advisors, consultants, financing bodies, and utility service providers. The report is part of the Water21 Market Briefing Series . Water21 is the magazine of the International Water Association. Titles in the series provide more focused insight into aspects of the international water sector. This title belongs to Water21 Market Briefing Series ISBN: 9781780401959 (eBook) ISBN: 9781843391432 (Print)