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Last updated on 09 July 2008

Poverty and water security: understanding how water affects the poor

This paper stimulates debate and improved understanding of the critical importance of water security in the lives of the world's poor and provides a conceptual framework to help explain the relationship between poverty and water security. (ADB: 2004) More info >>

Water trading in China: a step toward sustainability

(Worldwatch Institute: 2008) More info >>

Foreign direct investment in infrastructure in developing countries: does regulation make a difference?

This article by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the relationship between the quality of the regulatory framework and foreign direct investment (FDI) in infrastructure in middle and lower income developing countries. (UNCTAD: April 2006) More info >>

Body of knowledge on utility regulation

This website summarises and links to some of the best thinking on utility policy. (Body of knowledge on utility regulation) More info >>

Infrastructure regulation: models for developing Asia

This paper surveys both the theory and practice of infrastructure regulation. It examines the different methods of regulation and looks at case studies from particular sectors. (ADB Institute: January 2005) More info >>

East Asia and Pacific infrastructure regulatory forum

The website of the East Asia and Pacific Infrastructure Regulatory Forum (EAPIRF), established to promote good regulatory practices in infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. (East Asia and Pacific Infrastructure Regulatory Forum) More info >>

Toolkit on Telecommunications Regulations

Provides regulators with a practical guide to methods used to regulate telecommunications. (World Bank: 2006) More info >>

Consumer participation in infrastructure regulation: evidence from the East Asia and Pacific region

This report presents the results of the survey of East Asia and Pacific regulators and discusses lessons of experience in consumer participation that emerged during the 2004 meeting of EAPIRF. (ADB InstituteWorld Bank: March 2006) More info >>

Strengthening operational aspects of APEC energy microÂ?economic reform

This report provides a comprehensive list of guidelines on regulatory and pricing issues in the energy sector. (Allen Consulting Group: September 2001) More info >>


 

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