Germany criticised over lacklustre international impact

A new report emphasises German water companies’ lack of competitive ability when it comes to winning international contracts. Not everyone is convinced.

Germany’s water sector suffers from “insufficient competitiveness” in international tenders for the operation and installation of water and wastewater systems, according to a study by Dr. Johann Wackerbauer at the Munich ifo economics institute.

After an assessment of the German water and wastewater supply sectors, as well as manufacturers of water technology and components, pipeline builders and consulting companies ...

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