In both OECD and non-OECD countries the water sector is facing the challenges of increased competition for water … resources, deteriorating water quality, and the effects of climate change and poor management. In this context, how can … countries ensure access to adequate, sustainable and affordable water and sanitation services for all? Pricing water …

This book explores the interface between environmental and social elements of water pricing policies in OECD countries …. It focuses on affordability of water services and social measures aimed at resolving these affordability problems. The … book considers how environmental and social safeguards are addressed under different models of water utility ownership and …

In both OECD and non-OECD countries the water sector is facing the challenges of increased competition for water … resources, deteriorating water quality, and the effects of climate change and poor management. In this context, how can … countries ensure access to adequate, sustainable and affordable water and sanitation services for all? Pricing water …

Pressure on the quantity and quality of water from agriculture is a concern in many OECD countries. But the use of … water in agriculture is essential to meet growing demands for food, and also provides environmental and social benefits. Key … questions for policy makers are how to ensure the sustainable management of water resources in agriculture through coherent …