Second Generation Reforms In Infrastructure Services

Author : Federico Basañes
Publisher : IDB
ISBN 13 : 9781931003018
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Second-generation Reforms in Infrastructure Services written by Federico Basañes and published by IDB. This book was released on 2002 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Editor's description : "During the past two decades, Latin American countries have made pioneering efforts in reforming infrastructure services. The "first generation of reforms" encompassed widespread privatization, deregulation and restructuring of the provision of energy, water, transport and telecommunications services. Second-Generation Reforms in Infrastructure Services evaluates the current challenges, leading to the consolidation of the initial reforms. This volume deals with post-privatization dispute settlement mechanisms, access arrangements in network industries, and inroads to effective competition in the reformed industries. The authors evaluate a set of contractual adjustments resulting from renegotiations and disputes that have taken place since the beginning of the reform process. In an effort to promote competition in the provision of public services, the authors suggest some practical rules for pricing access in network industries. The book presents a dynamic, global vision of second-generation reforms underway in energy markets around the world. - See more at: https://publications.iadb.org/handle/11319/310#sthash.M23WTIKV.dpuf"

Author : Bernardo Mueller
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 0821366106
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Regulatory Governance in Infrastructure Industries written by Bernardo Mueller and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This paper assesses and measures regulatory governance in 21 infrastructure regulators in Brazil. Regulatory Governance is decomposed into four main attributes: autonomy; decision-rules; means and tools; and accountability. A ranking is proposed and the main areas for improvement identified. A comparison of the proposed regulatory governance index and other indexes internationally available is performed. Section 2 sets up the analytical framework for the report, identifying key components of regulatory governance, namely, autonomy (political and financial), procedures for decision-making, tools and means (including personnel), and accountability. Section 3 assesses each of these components in practice, reporting the results of a survey with 21 regulatory agencies in Brazil, which was designed and implemented in 2005. Section 4 measures regulatory governance based on three related indexes, ranks the Brazilian regulators among themselves, and compares the proposed indexes with other two indicators available in the literature. Section 5 presents the conclusions."

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9264017526
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book OECD Reviews of Regulatory Reform: Mexico 2004 Progress in Implementing Regulatory Reform written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2004-11-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive review of Mexican regulatory policy outlines progress made by Mexico since the 1999 review conducted by the OECD, and makes recommendations for further reforms aimed at promoting investment and boosting productivity and ...

Author : P. Toral
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230119328
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multinational Enterprises in Latin America since the 1990s written by P. Toral and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides an original analysis of the role of foreign firms in the structural reforms implemented by the Latin American governments since the 1980s with a focus on the making of the Spanish multinational enterprise.

Author : William R. Large
Publisher : IDB
ISBN 13 : 1931003920
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Enduring Partnership for Development written by William R. Large and published by IDB. This book was released on 2004 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Raimundo Soto
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book On the Measurement of Market-oriented Reforms written by Raimundo Soto and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Loayza and Soto present policy and outcome-based ways of measuring the progress of market-oriented reforms in both traditional areas of first-generation reform and the areas of institutional reform that have been emphasized lately. These policy areas are the domestic financial system, international financial markets, international trade, the labor market, the tax system, public infrastructure and public firms, the legal and regulatory framework, and governance. For each of them, the authors first discuss the general principles underlying market-oriented reform. Second, they present various indicators of the policy stance in the area in question. And third, they present various outcome indicators of the policy stance. This paper is a product of Investment Climate Team, Development Research Group is part of a larger effort in the group to understand the process of economic reform"--World Bank web site.

Author : Philippa Dee
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814447749
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Priorities and Pathways in Services Reform — Part I written by Philippa Dee and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a state-of-the-art evaluation of the benefits and costs of behind-the-border services reform. It introduces new, second-generation methods for quantifying regulatory barriers and applies those methods to a wide range of services sectors — financial, infrastructure and social — in a broad spectrum of countries. It uses advanced modeling techniques to project the sectoral, economy-wide and regional effects of services reforms, as well as highlight their adjustment costs. The empirical results offer fresh guidance to policy-makers, who need better information bases with which to prioritize services reforms and devise pathways to achieving them. The empirical methods provide invaluable tools to academics, researchers and policy advisors, who can use them to further improve those information bases. Priorities and Pathways in Services Reform: Part I — Quantitative Studies presents new methodological frameworks for assessing and prioritizing services reforms, and provides an up-to-date evaluation of the policy impacts across a range of services markets and countries. Part II — Political Economy furthers the conversation by analyzing what it takes for a reform to succeed. You may also be interested in Priorities and Pathways in Services Reform: Part II — Political Economy Studies Contents:Measuring and Modelling Regulatory Restrictions in Services (Philippa Dee)Impact of Regulatory Barriers to Trade in Insurance Services (Philippa Dee and Huong Dinh)Impact of Regulatory Barriers to Trade in Banking Services (Huong Dinh)Regulatory Restrictions in Logistics Services (Claire Hollweg and Marn-Heong Wong)Impact of Air and Maritime Restrictions on International Transport Margins (Patricia Sourdin)Restructuring and Productivity in Rail Transport (Pedro Cantos, José M Pastor and Lorenzo Serrano)Sectoral Impacts of Reforms in Electricity and Gas Markets (Philippa Dee)Impact of Trade Barriers on the Productivity of Higher Education Institutions (Philippa Dee)Barriers to Trade in Healthcare Services in ASEAN Countries (Philippa Dee)Assessing Services Reform (Philippa Dee) Readership: Applied economics, graduate students, researchers and policy advisors in the areas of structural reform and economic integration. Keywords:Services;Structural Reform;Regulatory Reform;Services Trade Reform;Behind-the-Border Reform;Regulatory Restrictions;Regulatory Barriers;Services Trade Barriers;Empirical;Quantitative;Modeling;Insurance;Banking;Finance;Logistics;Air Transport;Maritime Transport;Rail Transport;Telecommunications;Energy;Electricity;Gas;Higher Education;Health;Healthcare;APECKey Features:It presents state-of-the-art techniques for assessing behind-the-border services reformIt brings a number of applications to various services sectors and countries together in one place (for the first time in a long while)It gives fresh insights into priorities for services reform, and how to assess them

Author : Philippe Marin
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780821379578
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Public Private Partnerships for Urban Water Utilities written by Philippe Marin and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Public-Private Partnerships for Urban Water Utilities: A Review of Experiences in Developing Countries' analyzes the market growth of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the developing world since 1990, and the performance of more than 65 large water PPP projects representing more than 100 million people for access, service quality, operational efficiency, and tariff levels. Although a relatively small portion of the water utilities in the developing world are operated under PPPs (about 7 percent in 2007), the urban population served by private water operators has grown every year since 1990. Despite many difficulties encountered by PPP projects and a few contract terminations, a large majority of contracts awarded since 1990 are still in place. The track record for improving service and efficiency reaffirms the value of PPPs to help turn around poorly performing water utilities, even though the level of private financing did not match initial expectations. Over time, a more realistic market has developed, the number of private investors from developing countries has grown, and contract designs have become more pragmatic concerning risk allocations between partners. The water sector has many features that set it apart from other infrastructure sectors. This book suggests the need for careful consideration of those specificities to successfully involve private operators. Although concessions with private financing have worked in a few places, contractual arrangements that combine private operation with public financing appear to be the most sustainable option in many countries. Policy makers, stakeholders, and donors need to remain heavily engaged in the water sector, especially in the poorest countries and during a global financial crisis. This book contributes to a better understanding of the various options to tackle the many challenges of providing water and sanitation services to urban populations in the developing world.

Author : Matthias Finger
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857930478
Total Pages : 537 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Handbook of Network Industries written by Matthias Finger and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'To learn about how economic and institutional forces have shaped the network industries and policies towards them, read the first part of the book. To discover their impacts on particular industries, read the second part. And to find out what has happened in particular countries, read the third part. I think anyone interested in network industries should read all of it! The book's structure allows for many interesting comparisons across countries and sectors.' Richard Green, University of Birmingham, UK 'This is a very useful and comprehensive guide to reforms in network industries in communications, energy, transport and water. It is organized by generic topic, sector and region. Its authors are acknowledged experts. I am confident that this Handbook will be a widely read and valuable resource for many years.' Martin Cave, London School of Economics, UK 'Quite an accomplishment, this Handbook provides by far the most comprehensive overview of the role of the private sector and competition in infrastructure industries, with thoughtful surveys of each of the major infrastructure sectors and of the key regions and countries.' José Gómez-Ibáñez, Harvard University, US In recent decades, all infrastructures have undergone significant restructuring. This worldwide phenomenon is often labelled 'liberalization' and although expectations were high with respect to lower prices, greater efficiency and innovation, the expected gains have not always been fully realized. This extensive, state-of-the-art Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the various experiences of liberalization across different sectors, regions and disciplines. The multidisciplinary approach focuses on the economic, political and institutional aspects of liberalization as well as, to a lesser extent, on technological issues. As such, it constitutes a unique contribution, as this broad overview is often lost in the sector specific, country-focused and purely disciplinary approaches prevalent in the current literature. Sectors explored include telecoms, the Internet, energy and transport, whilst the truly global perspective incorporates unique case studies from an array of developed and developing countries including the US, China, India and the EU. The International Handbook of Network Industries will become the definitive volume for academics researchers and students of economics, political science and law interested in infrastructure regulation. It will also prove a valuable guide to practitioners and policy-makers involved in liberalization and competition.

Author : Maria Victoria Murillo
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521884314
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Political Competition, Partisanship, and Policy Making in Latin American Public Utilities written by Maria Victoria Murillo and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-08-24 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows that electoral competition and partisan government helped balance the conflicting demands of voters' interests with the financial pressures generated by capital scarcity.