Towards a benchmarking paradigm in European water utilities

R. Cunha Marques; Kristof De Witte

doi:10.1080/09540960903492364

Towards a benchmarking paradigm in European water utilities

R. Cunha Marques^*
, Kristof De Witte

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This article explains the benefits of using benchmarking tools in the public sector to drive up performance. The authors examine the case of european water utilities, focusing on four countries: portugal, belgium, the netherlands and the uk. They argue for the creation of a european ‘observatory’ to collect data, promote benchmarking and disseminate best practice in the water sector.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	42-48
Number of pages	7
Journal	Public Money & Management
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09540960903492364
Publication status	Published - 2010

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