Pinsent Masons, one of the world's leading infrastructure law
firms and a specialist in water and wastewater projects, has
published the tenth edition of the Pinsent Masons Water
Yearbook.
Timely
and clear coverage of a complex world
The Yearbook offers a unique review of the dramatic changes that
have affected both companies operating in the sector and its
investment climate. Drawing from a wide range of sources, Dr David
Owen highlights companies active in the water and wastewater
services sector, and their corporate strategies. This year, the
Yearbook takes a look at the emergence of smaller more localised
companies which have stepped in where the major player are less
keen to tread, along with initiatives for mobilising local players
where conventional approaches have failed to deliver satisfactory
services. This is the second year in the Yearbook's new two year
cycle, with the Americas and Asia being covered this year. 150
companies have been identified globally (up from 142 in 2007 and
just 70 in 1999) and the eight global players, along with 61 from
Asia and 37 from the Americas are reviewed, along with the broader
trends that are driving the sector and how companies, institutions
and governments are responding to these. A new cycle, starting with
Europe, the Middle East and Africa will begin next year.
Asia and the Americas - 35 countries
reviewed
Pinsent Masons Water Yearbook 2008-09 covers 35 countries where
the private sector is active or under consideration.
Issues include:
- Private sector progress and prospects
- Water and sewage services – current and planned
- The presence of performance of local and international
companies
- Information on city services, contracts and privatisation
issues
A Global Corporate Coverage – 106 Companies
covered
Information on 106 private sector service companies is presented
including all the identified players in the Americas (12 in Latin
America and 25 in North America) and Asia (31 in China and 30 in
the rest of Asia), along with the eight major international
companies.
Each corporate entry includes:
- Description of service activities
- Corporate strategy and alliances
- Profit & loss accounts
- International contract details
- Company contact details
The World of Water 2008-09
Data assembled for the Yearbook since 1999 is brought together
to provide a unique insight into trends affecting private sector
participation in water services provision:
- Companies active in, entering and leaving the sector
- Number of people served by country and company
- Country market development, prospects and prognosis
- 2015 and 2025 PSP coverage forecasts
- National and international players and strategies compared
New sources of data mean that the contract database has expanded
from 460 in 2006 to 935 identified contracts this year. Specific
themes examined this year examine the emergence of local companies
willing to address regional issues as the major players focus and
fragment. A look at the contribution made by the private sector
towards extending water and sanitation services concludes the
survey.
Appendices
- The water cycle and water services
- Defining the different private sector approaches
- The private sector and the water & sanitation Millennium
Development Goals
- Glossary of water and finance terms and abbreviations
- References and further reading
The sector's one-stop shop
the Yearbook is essential reading for:
- Consultants
- Contractors
- Financiers
- Regulators
- Lawyers
- Manufacturers
- Municipalities
- Suppliers
How to Order
The Pinsent Masons Water Yearbook 2008-2009 is available for
download as a PDF or it can be ordered on CD-ROM.