This Thematic Overview Paper provides water and sanitation sector professionals with a conceptual and practical overview of regulatory functions, models, costs and future directions.
| Title | Regulating water supply and sanitation services |
| Publication Type | Literature Review |
| Year of Publication | 2025 |
| Authors | Dey, D, Adank, MD |
| Pagination | 44 pgs; 3 fig; 5 tab; 7 box. |
| Date Published | 11/2025 |
| Publisher | IRC |
| Place Published | The Hague, The Netherlands |
| Abstract | This Thematic Overview Paper examines regulatory functions, models, costs, and future directions across diverse service delivery contexts—from large urban utilities to rural community management and self-supply systems. It synthesises evidence from multiple countries and regulatory traditions to provide practical guidance for water and sanitation professionals. |
| Citation Key | 92106 |