Turkey

29 articles in Turkey

Global water tariffs continue upward trend Vol 12, Issue 9 (September 2011)

A 6.8% rise in global water tariffs masks significant changes in the way local authorities calculate their rates. David Zetland gets behind the numbers.

New Turkish body could promote water PPPs Vol 12, Issue 5 (May 2011)

The government plans to bring together its disparate privatisation laws in one piece of legislation – with the water sector set to be a prime beneficiary. The success of the change will depend on the outcome of this year’s election.

EUROPE WATER NEWS IN BRIEF Vol 12, Issue 3 (March 2011)

* The EBRD is considering extending its first public sector loan in the Turkish water sector, and is readying a €7.5 million facility for the resort town of Bodrum.

The value of counter-cyclical lending Vol 11, Issue 3 (March 2010)

Despite the crisis, the EBRD committed more money to the water sector in 2009 than ever before. It also broadened its sphere of influence in anticipation of future investment needs in Turkey and Belarus’.

MIDDLE EAST WATER NEWS IN BRIEF Vol 11, Issue 1 (January 2010)

* Epure International has formally signed its first contract in Saudi Arabia.

No let up in pressure on water tariffs Vol 10, Issue 9 (September 2009)

The global financial crisis might have provided a good reason for water utilities to hold back on water and wastewater charges. This year’s survey shows continued above inflation rises.

ISKI’s risky tariff gamble pays off Vol 10, Issue 7 (July 2009)

Ensuring security of supply for Istanbul’s water users doesn’t come cheap.

RIGHTS Vol 10, Issue 4 (April 2009)

* Rising demand seems to be a major issue in South Africa. The Supreme Court ruled this month that 25 litres per person per day was no longer enough to cover the basic human right to water as enshrined in the constitution

Three Ts for the fourth forum in Istanbul Vol 10, Issue 4 (April 2009)

An alphabet soup of solutions for water was debated at the World Water Forum. Not much was achieved, but private water enjoyed some quiet advances. Christopher Gasson reports.

BIG BLUE MEMBRANE Vol 10, Issue 3 (March 2009)

* One of the first announcements to come out of the World Water Forum in Istanbul was from IBM, which unveiled a portfolio of smart water services and technologies, including a new fluorine-based membrane.