Ghana

11 articles in Ghana

A double dip for new contract gains Vol 12, Issue 11 (November 2011)

David Lloyd Owen reviews the new edition of the Pinsent Masons Water Yearbook and finds difficult financial markets make it an unlucky thirteenth for the private sector.

Accessing Exim Bank’s great wall of cash Vol 12, Issue 8 (August 2011)

Concessional Chinese finance is boosting investment in Africa’s water sector. It is only the tip of the iceberg.

MIDDLE EAST WATER IN BRIEF Vol 12, Issue 2 (February 2011)

* Israeli component company Amiad Filtration Systems has acquired the remaining 34% stake in its French subsidiary Amiad France SARL.

The 2011 Global Water Awards: Water Stewardship Award Vol 12, Issue 2 (February 2011)

For the commercial or industrial company or organization that has made the greatest contribution to the sustainable management of its water cycle.

The 2009 Global Water Awards:Desalination Deal of the Year Vol 10, Issue 2 (February 2009)

For the deal signed during 2008 which represents the most significant step forward for the industry in terms of financial innovation, or in meeting the demands of challenging circumstances.

REPORTS/PUBLICATIONS Vol 4, Issue 4 (April 2003)

Japan: The report of the world panel on financing water infrastructure chaired by former IMF managing director Michel Camdessus was launched at the Kyoto World Water Forum.

Mixed success for African PSPs Vol 3, Issue 10 (October 2002)

PSP contracts exist throughout Africa thanks to funding from the development agencies, but recent attempts at privatisation have met with mixed success

Corruption revelations rock Ghanaian water sector Vol 3, Issue 8 (August 2002)

An investigation into financial irregularities at the Ghana Water Company (GWC) has uncovered various incidents of corruption. Managers of GWC have been found to have made a fortune from contracts signed with the intention of preparing the company for privatisation.

A word from the Editor… Vol 2, Issue 12 (December 2001)

Our main focus this month is Africa, a region where water privatisation has met with mixed success. Saur International has a BOT lease contract in Mozambique, Ondeo operates a management contract in Johannesburg, and both Ondeo and Vivendi have made progress in West Africa.

Ghana’s steady progress Vol 2, Issue 12 (December 2001)

Private sector participation in the Ghanaian water industry has been on the agenda for a number of years. In this interview, Samuel Lamptey, general manager (operations) of the Ghana Water Company (GWC) and Abigail Kwashi from the Ministry of Works and Housing, tell Peter Allison how the PSP process is progressing and discuss some of the problems they have come up against. Mr Lamptey also describes GWC’s financial situation and key performance indicators.