EQ3 Cost of water + Water privitisation in Bolivia Flashcards
What term describes the inability of many people in developing countries to afford water?
Economic water scarcity
What company took over the water system in a Bolivian city in 1999?
Agua del Tunari
By how much did Agua del Tunari raise the price of water supplies?
20% of the average income of the urban poor
How long did the protests against Agua del Tunari last?
4 days
What happened to the contract with Agua del Tunari after the protests?
It was cancelled by the Bolivian government
Traditionally, who provided water as a service? (Privatization in Bolivia)
Governments or local authorities
What did colonial governments install to cover small cities? (cost of water)
Limited infrastructure
What has outgrown the limited infrastructure set by colonial governments? (cost of water)
Massive urban growth
What organization restricts spending on services like water? (cost of water)
IMF
Who currently controls the responsibility of water provision in many countries?
Private sector
What has been the effect of privatization on water charges for consumers in Bolivia
Significantly higher charges
What is the cost of 50L of water in the UK?
$0.10
What percentage of a low-income worker’s daily salary does $0.10 for 50L of water in the UK represent?
0.1%
What is the cost of 50L of water in Ethiopia?
$0.14
What percentage of a low-income worker’s daily salary does $0.14 for 50L of water in Ethiopia represent?
15%
What is the cost of 50L of water in Cambodia?
$2.48
What percentage of a low-income worker’s daily salary does $2.48 for 50L of water in Cambodia represent?
108%
What factor can be a key consideration when assessing water stress?
Cost of water
How do water prices vary globally? (cost of water)
Particularly between developed and developing countries
