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Inquiry into Water Licensing and Services

Economics and Industry Standing Committee (2005 - 2008)· 14 November 2007inquiry_report

This document is a presentation on Brazil's experience with water pricing, delivered to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It outlines the legal framework, implementation process, pricing mechanisms, and the impact of water charges on various sectors. It also discusses income generated and investments made as a result of water pricing.

Impact

The report details the impact of water pricing on water supply and sanitation, industrial, and irrigation sectors in Brazil. It shows how water pricing can generate income for investments in sanitation and water resource management. The Brazilian experience may inform water policy in Western Australia.

utilitiesagricultureenvironmentfinancewater pricingwater resources managementwater policyabstraction chargesriver basin managementsustainable financingBrazilNational Water Agencywater lawwater resources

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