Thirsty world needs higher water prices - OECD

Secretary General Angel Gurria of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development told an OECD forum in Paris, France that if governments charge higher rates for water, it will help reduce shortages by discouraging waste. In addition, he said, the increased revenues would allow greater investment in water technology and infrastructure.

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News type	Inbrief
File link	http://in.news.yahoo.com/070514/137/6frg9.html
Source of information	SAHRA Water News Watch
Keyword(s)	water price
Subject(s)	FINANCE-ECONOMY , INFRASTRUCTURES
Geographical coverage	International
News date	24/05/2007
Working language(s)	ENGLISH

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