Colombians tackle water sector corruption
- From: Vol 9, Issue 4 (April 2008)
- Category: General
- Region: Americas
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The Colombian government is promising transparency in the way it conducts water tenders. It could prove vital in encouraging private sector investment.
Between 1996 and 2003, the Colombian government spent COP11.7 trillion ($6.47 billion at current exchange rates) to boost the number of citizens with access to water and sewerage provision. The government is now admitting that a large part of that money was wasted on unneeded works and bribes, or was simply stolen. Despite the huge amount spent, only ...
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