Franchised water treatment and sales
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Creating economy of scale, quality control and back-up support
Franchising is not used in the sector, but amply in other sectors. It could provide the economy of scale and back-up support that is now often lacking (http://wbln0018.worldbank.org/water/bnwp.nsf/files/WSS_Franchise_published.pdf/$FILE/WSS_Franchise_published.pdf ). High potential as a model to provide necessary information, support and control
Franchised water treatment and sales
Entrepreneurs treating and selling water under an umbrella organization for quality control and back-up
Experience exists with SWPs, but impact is likely to be much larger if they are grouped under an umbrella organization to guarantee quality of water and service delivery. More than 650 local entrepreneurs sell water through water kiosks to half a million poor people in Kibera (Kenya). They are now forming an association with support from WSP-World Bank, which is self-regulating and can negotiate with utility on lower block tariffs. (http://www.wsp.org/publications/Rogues%20No%20More-Water%20Kiosk%20Operators%20Achieve%20Credibility%20in%20Kibera.pdf ). Application of franchising holds a promising potential of a high impact.
