Water Policy: Solutions for Developing Nations

This module introduces the course and explores how 'ancient instincts' affect water policy interventions, including examples of state and public rejection of water policy proposals.

This module examines various planning protocols used in water and sanitation projects, focusing on demand-driven planning and participatory approaches. It includes case studies from Bolivia, Ghana, and Peru.

This module covers water pricing, tariff design, and subsidy schemes in developing countries. It examines different tariff structures, problems with increasing block tariffs, and evidence from subsidy schemes in Chile and Colombia.

This module explores various information treatment approaches to improve water and sanitation conditions, including in-house water quality testing, information provision via water bills, and Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS).

This module examines public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the water and sanitation sector, including different PPP structures, challenges, and case studies from China, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

This module analyzes the UK water privatization experience, covering its historical context, implementation process, and outcomes. It examines both positive and negative aspects of the privatization program.

This module focuses on improving regulation in the water and sanitation sector, examining the UK regulatory model, its evolution, and challenges. It also includes case studies from Cambodia and discussions on global water issues.