africa/global: Dangers of Water Privatization Demand Greater Scrutiny

"There is little doubt that the headlong rush to private markets has failed to address some of the most critical issues and concerns about water," says Dr. Peter H. Gleick, lead author of "The New Economy of Water" and Director of the Pacific Institute. "How can we protect the world's poorest people, how can we ensure that the environment gets a fair share, how can water quality be protected for future generations? All of these questions must be answered before we move forward with more privatization."