The economic regulation of industries, including the water sector, plays a crucial role in balancing the need for efficient resource utilization with the need for environmental protection and preservation.
In the case of the water sector, economic regulation can ensure that water resources are managed and allocated in a manner…
Date 31 August 2023Water governance refers to the overall framework and processes for decision-making and implementation of policies related to the use and management of water resources.
What is water governance, and why is it important in the water sector?Water governance refers to the overall framework and processes for decision-making and…
Date 2 August 2023Exploring the intricacies of Water Pricing Principles in the EU provides invaluable insight into sustainable water management.
This article will delve into the key principles guiding water pricing in the EU: the Cost Recovery Principle, the Polluter Pays Principle, and other ancillary principles shedding light on their significance and…
Date 31 July 2023The WAREG Peer Review of the Georgian Tariff Methodology is a groundbreaking project that represents an important milestone for our organization. It showcases our commitment to knowledge sharing and collaboration among water regulators and demonstrates the value of our collective expertise.
Central to this project is our role in aiding…
Date 28 July 2023We asked Mr Kostiantyn Ushchapovskyi, Chairman of NEURC Ukraine, his view on the recent Membership of Ukraine as the 25th Member of WAREG.
Mr Kostyantyn Uschapovskyi, we are pleased to welcome the Ukrainian Regulator NEURC as part of WAREG. As a newly accepted WAREG member, how does…
Date 28 July 2023A tariff in is a fee or charge imposed for a service or a product. In the context of the water sector, it refers to the price charged to customers for water services. The water sector operates under a cost recovery principle, meaning that the service’s…
Date 26 July 2023
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Water economic regulation can be defined as the rules and institutions which set, monitor, enforce and change the allowed tariffs and service standards for water providers.
Why is economic regulation needed?Economic regulation is a solution to the 3 main problems of the water and wastewater sector:…
Date 19 July 2023As we navigate the complex landscape of water management, understanding the policies and regulations that shape the sector becomes crucial. That’s why we are excited to introduce the Water Basics Series, a comprehensive collection of articles designed to shed light on the fundamental aspects of water regulation and the…
Date 17 July 2023“Advancing Water Regulation”, our interview with Szilvia Szalóki, WAREG’s Vice-President and Vice-President of the Hungarian Regulatory Authority.
Ms Szalóki, congratulations on your reconfirmation as Vice-President of WAREG. As you enter your third term, we would be grateful to hear your reflections on this noteworthy accomplishment. Furthermore, could you kindly enlighten us on…
Date 3 July 2023An analysis of Ukraine’s water and sanitation sector damages according to the UN Report Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment: February 2022 – February 2023.
A recent report by the United Nations, “Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment: February 2022 – February 2023,” sheds light on the extensive damages suffered by…
Date 30 June 2023
