Italy threatens to turn its back on “public” water
- From: Vol 10, Issue 9 (September 2009)
- Category: General
- Region: Europe
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New legislation in Italy could give a significant boost to PPPs in the water sector. It may also involve municipalities reviewing their ownership of listed companies.
A new decree issued in early September by the Italian government and due to receive parliamentary approval by mid-November could shake the country’s water sector and finally open the doors to privatisation.
Under the new rules, so-called “in- house” awards of water, waste or energy services to companies that were formerly owned by the local municipality and are still ...
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