Chronicle of an announced failure: decentralization of drinking water management in México

Authors

  • Denise Soares

Abstract

This work identifies the process that has given direction and
regulated decentralization of drinking water management in the
country and analyzes, through a case study in the municipality of
Ixtapan de la Sal, State of México, the congruence between the
legal framework and the institutional capacity installed, arguing
that practical aspects implied in drinking water management at
the municipal level do not show large advances in terms of
efficiency or responsibility in service provision. It is concluded
that objectives that had been set in matters of drinking water
service obligations for municipalities and decentralized organisms
have still not been fulfilled, which is why although renovation of
the legal framework proved to be a necessary measure, it has not
been enough to tackle the water problem. In face of this situation,
some requisites for water operation organisms are suggested, so
that they may fulfill their commitments.

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Published

2006-06-06

How to Cite

Soares, D. (2006). Chronicle of an announced failure: decentralization of drinking water management in México. Agricultura, Sociedad Y Desarrollo, 4(1), 19–37. Retrieved from https://www.revista-asyd.org/index.php/asyd/article/view/1057

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2007): Agricultura Sociedad y Desarrollo

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