Water Market: Relevant Reports, Studies, and Links
Safe Water for All: Harnessing the Private Sector to Reach the Underserved, IFC (International Finance Corporation):
explains why proper sanitation methods have not reach BOP (base of
pyramid) markets; stresses need for innovation and investment. Details
issues in water market, explains business models, and makes argument for
investing in social enterprises that address clean water for BOP
market. "Safe-water enterprises require business models that can achieve
social impact and financial sustainability at scale."
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Water Scarcity Spells Opportunity for Entrepreneurs, New York Times, March 2011: states that innovation in clean water solutions are necessary in today's climate, and details how water market is a potentially lucrative investment with meaningful social returns. Investors in 'blue tech' detail the need to treat water closer to its source.
Access to Water in Haiti, UNDP (UN Development Program): Market constraints affect the structure of Haiti's existing water market, and clean water distribution is a problem as water distribution is carried out mostly by truck. Data shows that only about a third of Haiti's urban poor and fewer than a third of its rural poor have access to clean water.
Water Resources Assessment of Haiti, United States Southern Command/US Army Corp of Engineers: Detailed assessment of water resources in Haiti, affirms widespread contamination of water in Haiti, details water contamination in various areas, water supply, and existing water resources (surface & ground water). Makes clear the need for a solution to provide clean water in Haiti. Haiti has a lot of groundwater, which is relatively good quality, but it still needs treatment. Haitians are acutely aware of contamination in drinking water, and are willing to pay for it in large part due to the cholera crisis.
Private Sector Development in Haiti: Opportunities for Investment, Job Creation and Growth, World Economic Forum: presents case for investment in Haiti and that such investment is not only needed but is a lucrative opportunity.
The Street Sellers - "L'eau, L'eau, L'eau, Frontline: presents the current problems with existing water market in Haiti, including the lack of good quality water provided by current water distributors and concerns with the "water packet" industry.
Water in the Time of Cholera, Haiti's Most Urgent Health Problem, NPR: describes background on the existing clean water shortage in Haiti, and how 2010 earthquake ruptured existing underground pipes, and the current cholera crisis in Haiti.
Access to Water in Haiti, UNDP (UN Development Program): Market constraints affect the structure of Haiti's existing water market, and clean water distribution is a problem as water distribution is carried out mostly by truck. Data shows that only about a third of Haiti's urban poor and fewer than a third of its rural poor have access to clean water.
Water Resources Assessment of Haiti, United States Southern Command/US Army Corp of Engineers: Detailed assessment of water resources in Haiti, affirms widespread contamination of water in Haiti, details water contamination in various areas, water supply, and existing water resources (surface & ground water). Makes clear the need for a solution to provide clean water in Haiti. Haiti has a lot of groundwater, which is relatively good quality, but it still needs treatment. Haitians are acutely aware of contamination in drinking water, and are willing to pay for it in large part due to the cholera crisis.
Private Sector Development in Haiti: Opportunities for Investment, Job Creation and Growth, World Economic Forum: presents case for investment in Haiti and that such investment is not only needed but is a lucrative opportunity.
The Street Sellers - "L'eau, L'eau, L'eau, Frontline: presents the current problems with existing water market in Haiti, including the lack of good quality water provided by current water distributors and concerns with the "water packet" industry.
Water in the Time of Cholera, Haiti's Most Urgent Health Problem, NPR: describes background on the existing clean water shortage in Haiti, and how 2010 earthquake ruptured existing underground pipes, and the current cholera crisis in Haiti.
Water Market Relevant Reports, Studies, and Links (French language)
Action de Recherche No.9. Les opérateurs privés du service de l’eau dans les quartiers irréguliers des grandes métropoles et dans les petits centres en Afrique (Burkina Faso, Cap-Vert, Haïti, Mali, Mauritanie, Sénégal) – Rapport Port-au-Prince. Programme d’alimentation en eau potable dans les quartiers périurbains et les petits centres (HydroConseil, 1997)
- Résumé en Français (French Summary), Full Report Available in French below: Des recherches opérationnelles et projets pilotes ont permis d’approfondir les connaissances sur la gestion de l’eau. Les résultats des enquêtes montrent que la consommation moyenne en eau est de 18 L/personne/jour et que la dépense moyenne pour l’eau est de 5 Gourdes/jour/ménage, ce qui représente 12% des revenus. L’incivisme généralisé de l’approvisionnement en eau à Port-au-Prince est discuté, par exemples, piratage des infrastructures de production, branchements illicites, corruption. Les résultats montrent que 80% du service d’eau à Port-au-Prince est assuré par des opérateurs privés (exploitants de forage, transporteurs d’eau par camion, citernes privées, porteurs d’eau et vendeurs au détail), et que le commerce de l’eau pas ces opérateurs représente 5 à 10% de l’argent qui circule dans la ville et 90% des emplois dans le secteur de l’eau.
- English Summary, Full Report Not Available in English. Private Operators for Water Provision in Irregular Settlements of Large Cities and Small African Centers (Burkina Faso, Cap-Verde, Haiti, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal) – Port-au-Prince Report. Drinking Water Supply in Suburban Areas and Small Centers (HydroConseil, 1997): Operational researches and pilot projects were conducted to study water supply management. Results from household surveys show that the average water consumption is 18 L/person/day, and that the average cost is 5 Gourdes/day/household, which represents 12% of revenues. Incivilities related to the water supply in Port-au-Prince, e.g., illegal connections and corruption, are addressed. The report shows that 80% of the water supplied in Port-au-Prince is ensured by private operators (well/borehole operators, water trucking businesses, private reservoir operators, water carriers, and retailers), which represents 5 to 10% of the money that circulates in the city and 90% of the jobs in the water sector.
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Rapport de capitalisation du projet EPAR (Eau Potable et Assainissement en zone Rurale) dans le departement de la Grande-Anse, Haiti (HydroConseil, Version 2.3, Janvier 2012)
- Résumé en Français (French Summary), Full Report Available in French below: Ce projet a permis l’installation de systèmes d’approvisionnement en eau potable neufs ou réhabilités dans une quinzaine de localités. Le mode de gestion des systèmes repose sur une association représentant les usagers, le comité du système et un opérateur professionnel lié contractuellement au comité et à la Direction Nationale de l’Eau Potable et de l’Assainissement (DINEPA). Ce rapport met en lumière l’importance de marier les aspects techniques et sociaux, et le temps nécessaire à la sensibilisation et acceptation avant exécution du projet. Une approche rigoureuse de sélection des localités a été développée. Plusieurs outils ont été mis en place pour la sélection des opérateurs, gestion des systèmes et formation du personnel, tant sur les aspects techniques qu’administratifs et financiers. La difficulté de fixer le prix de l’eau et les redevances à l’opérateur privé s’est avérée problématique, de même que le manque de liquidité en milieu rural.
- English Summary, Full Report Not Available in English. This project aimed at implementing new or rehabilitated drinking water systems in approximately 15 communities. The water systems management model is based on an association that represents the consumers, the water committee, and a paid professional operator under contract with the committee and DINEPA (Direction Nationale de l’Eau Potable et de l’Assainissement). Project findings include the need to address both the technical and social aspects, and the significant time necessary for community sensitization and project acceptation before start-up. A community selection method was developed, and several tools were implemented for operator selection, system management, and staff training on technical, administrative and financial aspects. Challenges were encountered with regards to the determination of the sale price of water and operator salary, which were further complicated by the lack of liquidity in rural areas.
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