Performance assessment of water services in Brazilian municipalities: An integrated view of efficiency and access

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

Marco Tourinho (Author) Other; Paulo Rosa Santos (Author) FEUP; Francisco Taveira Pinto (Author) FEUP; Ana Maria Cunha Ribeiro dos Santos Ponces Camanho (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Socio-Economic Planning Sciences

Vol. 79 No. 101139

Pages: 1-14

ISSN: 0038-0121

Publisher: Elsevier

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ISI Web of Knowledge - 19 Citations

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology

CORDIS: Technological sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00V-DQN

DOI: 10.1016/j.seps.2021.101139

Abstract (EN): This study proposes a benchmarking approach to assess water supply and sanitation services' performance in Brazilian municipalities from an integrated perspective of efficiency and access. The regional differences and the impact of the governance models adopted by different municipalities (local public entities, regional public entities, and private entities) on efficiency levels are also explored. The results revealed significant heterogeneity in the efficiency levels of Brazilian municipalities, as the average efficiency score is relatively low (45%). The Southeast and Center-west regions stand out both in terms of efficiency and access dimensions. There is evidence that municipalities with services provided by local public entities have higher efficiency than those with regional providers. On the other hand, efficiency differences between municipalities with public and private providers are statistically significant. Finally, regulatory strategies are suggested based on the outcome of the integrated analysis.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 14