WATER SCTR SAO PAULO

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The Water Sector Project in the State of Sao Paulo is geared to support the Sao Paulo State Water Company's (SABESP) investment program for 1989-1993. The project consists of: (i) selected water supply and sewerage subprojects; (ii) engineering and consulting services as required for design and construction supervision; (iii) studies and technical assistance to strengthen planning capacities for planning, marginal cost analysis and pricing, reduction in costs, and domestic waste water pollution assessment; and (iv) institutional development to improve operations and maintenance. Compared with past programs, increased emphasis is given to sewerage works and to small and medium cities rather than metropolitan areas. While covering urgently needed extension of services, this project will strengthen the capacity of the state water company to carry out more efficient planning of investments, improved internal revenue mobilization, and increased efficiency of operations.