著者

毛利 良一 Ryoichi Mohri

雑誌

日本福祉大学経済論集

巻号頁・発行日

vol.32, pp.1-25, 2006-02-28

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This article aims at examining the virtues and vices of water privatization in Manila, the Philippines after 1997.The first part covers the worldwide development of water privatization from the viewpoints of the model of Pubic-Private-Partnership, Private Sector Development Strategy of the World Bank and water multinationals. The second part analyzes the rule, promise of the privatization bid and performances of water services for the poor after the privatization. The third section focuses on the charge hike-up muddle of the two concessionaires and pull-out plan of French water giant Suez from Manila.The final part draws some assessments and lessons from both the promoting side and critical side of water privatization in Manila.