Privatisation of urban water and sewerage services in Turkey: Some trends

ÇINAR T.

Development in Practice, vol.19, no.3, pp.350-364, 2009 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/09614520902808076
  • Journal Name: Development in Practice
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.350-364
  • Keywords: Aid, Governance and public policy, Social sector, Western and Southern Europe
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This article describes the experience of privatised urban water-supply and sewerage services in Turkey, focusing on the cases of three cities that have opted for such privatisation. The article opens with an examination of the management of urban water and sewerage services in Turkey and explores the development of water services and water policies in local government institutions. The second section introduces case studies of cities that have transferred the management, operation, and maintenance of urban water services to private operators. © 2009 Oxfam GB.