Institutional Framework For Water Delivery

This brief examines the quantitative and spatial evidence relating to water service authorities and water boards, the financial standing of water service ...

Intergovernmental fiscal relations in the water services sector - Assessing oversight and accountability measures

This brief evaluates the strength of accountability and oversight mechanisms in intergovernmental fiscal relations, particularly relating to water ...

Municipalities III: Assessing provincial intervention in local government. Are provinces doing too little or too much?

This brief series explores three institutional arrangements that influence municipal functioning. Part I evaluates executive authority in municipalities; Part ...

Municipalities I: Evaluating executive authority in municipalities

This brief series explores three institutional arrangements that influence municipal functioning. Part I evaluates executive authority in municipalities; Part ...

Municipalities II: Assessing mechanisms of municipal oversight

This brief series explores three institutional arrangements that influence municipal functioning. Part I evaluates executive authority in municipalities; Part ...

National Drinking Water Quality Reporting For Building Consumer Confidence: Part One

Consuming contaminated water triggers distinct health hazards. The associated health burdens have come increasingly into public consciousness. It is therefore ...

National Drinking Water Quality Reporting For Building Consumer Confidence: Part Two

Debates about safe drinking water in South Africa are of practical concern to all consumers. This review accordingly explores the extent to which South African ...

Strengthening institutional capacity in water resources management to enhance performance

Given its current financial and operational challenges, the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation is struggling to fulfil its obligations. The ...

The institutional structure of water resource management

In an effort to effectively manage South Africa’s water resources, the National Water Act makes provision for establishing water institutions that aim to ...

The institutional structure for delivering water services

The Constitution affords everyone the right to access sufficient water. One way in which the Water Services Act gives effect to this right is by establishing ...