The Pricing of Domestic Water Services in Developing Countries: A ContingentValuationApplicationto Kenya

Virtually all countries, regardless of the degree of scarcity of water, subsidize water for household use (and other uses, including irrigation and industry) and, in many cases, supply it free of charge. This paper reviews two considerations of efficient pricing (i.e. methods of improving cost recov...

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Published in:International journal of water resources development 1998-03, Vol.14 (1), p.41-54
Main Authors: Wasike, Wilson S. K., Hanley, Nick
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Virtually all countries, regardless of the degree of scarcity of water, subsidize water for household use (and other uses, including irrigation and industry) and, in many cases, supply it free of charge. This paper reviews two considerations of efficient pricing (i.e. methods of improving cost recovery) of water services in developing countries. A contingent valuation study of the value of piped water connections, under varying initial charge payment profiles, to Webuye residents in Kenya is then reported. The empirical results show the importance of pricing influences, particularly initial connection charge profiles, on household decisions to connect to piped water systems.
ISSN:0790-0627
1360-0648
DOI:10.1080/07900629849484