Title: Household preferences and governance of water services : a hedonic analysis from rural Guatemala

Authors: Vلsquez, William F.

Place: Washington, DC [etc.]

Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)

Year: 2011

Journal: IFPRI discussion paper

Volume: 1152

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: community organization, private sector, public opinion, water supply, public services, local government, guatemala

Abstract: This report finds that rural households in Guatemala value municipal water services but are indifferent between not having piped water and being connected to a private system. The estimated value of community-managed services is negative, suggesting they have an aversion to them.

URL: http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/publications/ifpridp01152.pdf

Document type: Portal