PPP Insights: The Affermage-Lease Contract in Water Supply and Sanitation

One innovative version of the affermage contract that is gaining in popularity has a more equitable distribution of efficiency gains for all contracting parties. In this paper we explore the recent trends of the performance-based affermage and lease models; and analyze the characteristics and benefits of a particular innovative affermage model, which includes a more equitable model of revenue distribution between partners.

 

PPIAF Gridline - Using Management and Lease/ Affermage Contracts in Water Supply (2006)

How have water utilities performed under management and lease- affermage contracts? Eight case studies across developing regions show that performance has generally improved—across a range of measures.

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PPIAF Gridlines - Partnering for Water in the Cote d'Ivoire(lessons from 50 years of successful operation)

This African success story shows that a pragmatic partnership between a committed government and an efficient private operator can produce  tangible and sustained benefits for the population.

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Negotiating Bulk Supply - A Framework

OFWAT (Water Regulator of England and Wales) August 2013

This document provides a framework for water companies in England and Wales as they consider negotiating bulk supply agreements with other appointees. A bulk supply is a supply of water from one appointed company to another. Bulk supplies are sometimes referred to as ‘water trades’ as they are a way for water companies to trade water. Transporting the bulk supply from one company to