Equitable Access to Basic Services: Who will Guarantee It?

This information sheet by the International Poverty Centre discusses the regulatory environments necessary for the provision of essential services, such as water and electricity. Current practice in utility provision involves the following: Governments retain ownership and pay for capital investments, while privatizing the operations and management of the companies. This tool analyzes whether this modality guarantees equitable access to water and electricity services, comparing experiences in the private and public sectors across several countries.