Whether privately managed utilities outperform those run by the state is an old question. What makes it difficult to answer is that utilities such as water and electricity distribution companies do not operate in competitive markets, where a change from public to private management is expected to lead to cost savings and efficiency gains driven by the profit motive. Indeed, studies looking at priva tized firms operating in competitive markets have reported increases in labor productivity, output, and investment and improvements in service quality. 

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I. GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING ASSET RECYCLING

Chapter 1 - Executive Summary

The Guidelines are also supplemented with following Annex:

This document provides a set of step-by-step guidelines for relevant authorities to monetize existing assets by recycling them through long-term concession or lease arrangements. The development of the Guidelines has been informed by best practices gleaned from programs implemented by various countries.

The Guidelines are structured as follows:

Find reading materials and resources on PPPs in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States.

• Increasing Access to Justice in Fragile Settings, World Bank Group 2023. This report explores the paths to increase access to justice in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations (FCS).