Water Dialogues Philippines

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Water Dialogues Philippines. Outcomes. Recognition of Multiple Models for Service Provision. There are over 6,000 water service providers in the Philippines Water Districts Cooperatives Rural Water Service Associations Local Government Units Private Operator - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Outcomes

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Recognition of Multiple Models for Service ProvisionThere are over 6,000 water service providers in

the Philippines Water DistrictsCooperativesRural Water Service AssociationsLocal Government UnitsPrivate Operator

A recent benchmarking study exposed strengths and weaknesses in the different models

Some service providers work best when paired with other models

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Progress for Small Water Service Providers1. Financing Small Water

Service Providers2. An association to

promote the interests of Small Water Service Providers is formed – the National Water and Sanitation Association (NAWASA)

3. Regulators recognize value in engaging with water service providers

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Increased Cooperation between Service ActorsFormal providers

recognized that informal providers faced similar problems

Manila Water changed its policy towards small water service providers

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Multi-stakeholder engagement in policy discussionsRegulation

Recognized the need for a better and coherent regulatory environment

Advocated single national regulatorNWRB-CDA Agreements

The National Water Resources Board (regulator) and the Cooperative Development Authority agreed to develop guidelines for cooperatives

Sustainable Water ManagementRaised awareness and appreciation for sustainable

water managementDeveloped enthusiasm for new technology options

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Multi-stakeholder engagement in policy discussionsRate-rebasing

conduct, for the first time, a series of public consultations on rate rebasing with separate sessions for key groups including Local Government Units, urban poor groups and Water Cooperatives to present their experiences.

place the Key Performance Indicators for the Manila concessions on their website

explore further the issue of water dealerships within Manila concession area

SanitationElevated value of sanitation as a necessary service

by water providers

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