Title: A Benchmark for the Performance of State-Owned Water Utilities in the Caribbean
Language: English
Type: Other Publications
Nature: Institution
Published: January 29, 2020
Region: Global
Country: Global / Non-Specific
Sector: Energy and Power, Water and Sanitation
Topic: Agreements
Keywords: Agreements *, Public Sector, Water, Energy and Power
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Document Summary:
Improving the management and governance of state-owned enterprises in the water supply and sanitation sector in the Caribbean is critical. State-owned enterprises play a significant role in the economy through their impact on fiscal accounts and service delivery to citizens. This benchmark analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of 14 water utilities, with focus on Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, and St. Lucia. It is a tool for policy makers and practitioners seeking to improve service delivery in the sector, restore or maintain fiscal discipline, and pursue sector goals in a sustainable manner.
Document Details:
This benchmark finds that many of the analyzed state-owned water utilities are underperforming in terms of coverage, quality of service, operating efficiency, and financial performance. Overcoming these challenges will require long-term measures, with implementation that is likely to be ambitious and challenging.
Updated: September 13, 2024