Privatização do setor de saneamento no Brasil: quatro experiências e muitas lições

Abstract

This paper goes through four case studies of the water sector concessions to the private sector in Brazil. The analysis comprises mainly the pricing policies, the impact of the auction modeling on future tariffs and regulatory practices. The main conclusions are that the pricing policies are inefficient and unfair and should be completely remodeled. The auction design affects future tariffs and should focus the lowest price. The regulatory framework is incomplete and not clear.