Turkish water sector hit by corruption scandal
- From: Vol 9, Issue 3 (March 2008)
- Category: General
- Region: Middle East
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Allegations of corruption have brought the role of the private sector in Turkey’s water market into question. The knock-on effects could be massive.
Turkey has been shaken by the ongoing investigation into the privatization of water and wastewater services in the northwestern city of Edirne. The operation started after local police completed four months of wiretapping a number of people in connection with crimes committed in the handing-over of the management rights to Edirne’s water and wastewater treatment facilities. Nineteen people were ...
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