Prof. Rui Cunha Marquês, Director of RPG, participated in the ADERASA Water Chair – International Forum on Experiences and Best Practices in Tariff Regulation, held in Lima, Peru, and organized by the National Superintendence of Sanitation Services (SUNASS), in collaboration with LIS-Water and the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the National University of San Marcos.
During the forum, Prof. Rui Cunha Marquês delivered the keynote presentation entitled “Regulatory Incentive Mechanisms for Improving the Efficiency of Water and Sanitation Utilities: Lessons Learned and International Best Practices.”
The presentation examined the role of incentive-based regulatory mechanisms in improving the performance of water and sanitation utilities, highlighting their contribution to enhancing service quality, operational efficiency, investment performance, customer satisfaction, and the long-term sustainability of service provision. Drawing on international experience, it also analysed different regulatory approaches and the main challenges associated with the design and implementation of effective incentive systems.
The forum brought together representatives of regulatory authorities, water and sanitation utilities, international organizations, academic institutions, and sector specialists from across Latin America to exchange experiences and discuss current challenges in tariff regulation and sector governance.
RPG thanks ADERASA, SUNASS, LIS-Water, and the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the National University of San Marcos for the invitation and for organizing this important forum. The event provided a valuable opportunity to exchange international experience and contribute to discussions on regulatory innovation in the water sector. The presentation emphasized that effective regulation goes beyond establishing rules; it requires well-designed incentive mechanisms that improve utility performance and contribute to delivering better water and sanitation services for citizens.