Comparing the Efficiency of Water Supply in Asian Cities

Abstract

Because of the rapid urbanization and financial difficulties in Asian developing countries, Public-Private-Participation is getting important year by year. PPP is expected not only to contribute for fund raising, but also to improve the efficiency of the management body. This study aims to compare the efficiency of publicly and privately water management by estimating DEA for a sample of water companies in Asia and Pacific region. The results show that service contracts improve efficiency of the company.