The impact of privatisation on socio-economic rights and services in Africa: the case of water privatisation in South Africa

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2004-12-01

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University of the Western Cape

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This study generally centres on the debate about the impact of privatisation on socio-economic rights and services. The specific objective of the study is to establish whether the privatisation of water services in South Africa has led to denial of access, either through the lack of availability of a commercialised, cost-recovery service, or denial of access because of hight rates and resultant inability to pay. The study analysed how this has impacted on the states constitutional and international human rights obligation and how the resultant problems can be addressed. It examines whether or not privatisation, which is basically aimed at improving service delivery and bringing countries in line with globalisation principles, has actually achieved that objective.

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Privatization, South Africa, Law and legislation, Contracting out, Public contracts, Water supply, Government policy, Civil rights, Human rights

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