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Mobilising private capital for WASH
Dear forum users,
Came across this blog that I thought may interest some. I am sharing some points from the blog below to elicit a discussion.
Further, the article suggests prioritizing investments that have a rapid impact, such as reducing non-revenue water and improving energy efficiency. While this is correct in theory, I am not sure I've come across any case where such a strategy has been deployed successfully. If you happen to know or come across such a case, please do share.
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paresh
Came across this blog that I thought may interest some. I am sharing some points from the blog below to elicit a discussion.
- Attracting private capital is key to achieving SDGs but efforts towards this end are yet to see success. Currently, there is not a single instrument that has facilitated a significant and sustainable flow of private capital
- Though channels are created and funds pledged, they often don't materialise due to lack of technical and financial efficiency at the service provider level and/or lack of transparency. This is the first thing that needs to be turned around.
- Such turnarounds need time and require long-term commitments from all the stakeholders be it governments, communities, and citizens.
- Domestic private capital should be prioritised to sidestep risks of currency depreciation.
- Build investor confidence by robust arrangements for paying back and timely repayments as financial health of utilities improve.
Further, the article suggests prioritizing investments that have a rapid impact, such as reducing non-revenue water and improving energy efficiency. While this is correct in theory, I am not sure I've come across any case where such a strategy has been deployed successfully. If you happen to know or come across such a case, please do share.
Regards
paresh
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