Water in Bucharest

Top view of lake

Image by Freepik

Publication Date:
Jan 01, 2011
Sector:
Water and Sanitation
Region:
Europe and Central Asia (ECA)
Language:
English
Country:
Romania
Share
Feedback

In March 2000, Bucharest entered into a concession contract for its water utility with the aim of turning around the utility’s faltering performance. Under the private operator the utility has raised service quality above Romanian standards and toward Western European levels. This paper explores why this project was so successful.

Water in Bucharest

A utility's efficiency gains under a concession

Author: David Earhardt, Melissa Rekas, and Martina Tonizzo

Links:
Water in Bucharest A utility's efficiency gains under a concession
PPPs by Sector
Water & Sanitation PPPs
Romania

Related Resources

Contracting out water and sanitation services - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2: Guidance notes for service and management contracts in developing countries
Document | Feb 04, 2025

Contracting out water and sanitation services - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2: Guidance notes for service and management contracts in developing countries

World Bank Sample Bidding Documents for Design, Build and Operation for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Document | Jul 01, 2023

World Bank Sample Bidding Documents for Design, Build and Operation for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Wastewater Treatment and Reuse: A Guide to Help Small Towns Select Appropriate Options
Website | Mar 31, 2022

Wastewater Treatment and Reuse: A Guide to Help Small Towns Select Appropriate Options

Handbook for Scaling Irrigation Systems
Website | Jan 01, 2022

Handbook for Scaling Irrigation Systems

Water in the Circular Economy and Resilience (WICER)
Website | Sep 15, 2021

Water in the Circular Economy and Resilience (WICER)

Victorian Desalination PPP
Website | Apr 12, 2021

Victorian Desalination PPP

Disclaimer: The resources on this site is usually managed by third party websites. The World Bank does not take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or quality of the information provided, or for any broken links or moved resources. Any changes in the underlying website or link may result in changes to the analysis and recommendations set forth on the Public-Private Partnership Resource Center. The inclusion of documents on this website should not be construed as either a commitment to provide financing or an endorsement by the World Bank of the quality of the document or project. If you have any comments on any of the links provided on the Public-Private Partnership Resource Center, please get in touch here