Abstract
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Outsourcing Opportunities in the North American Municipal Water Sector defines PPPs in the municipal water and wastewater industry, focusing on the pros and cons of PPPs, criteria for a successful partnership and trends in the industry. In this research, Frost & Sullivan' s expert analysts thoroughly examine the dynamics of a partnership, success criteria, market forces, and forecasts.
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Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Introduction
- Top 3 Industry Challenges
- Top 3 Market Challenges Drivers and Restraints
- Outsourcing
- Outsourcing- A Definition
- Criteria for Success
- Strategic Recommendations
- What Utilities are Looking for?
- Overcoming Market Entry Fears: A Recipe for Success
2 MARKET CHARACTERISTICS, FORCES AND FORECASTS
- Industry Challenges
- Challenges That the Municipal Water Industry is Facing
- Outsourcing Market Characteristics
- Outsourcing-A Definition
- Types of PPP Contracts Available
- Market Forces
- Market Drivers
- Market Challenges
- Market Restraints
- Competitive Landscape
- Key Industry Participants
- Competitive Structure
- Market Forcasts
- Market Revenues
- Market Engineering Measurements
3 TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS
- Private Public Partnerships
- The Pros and Cons of PPPs
- Criteria for Successful Contracts
- Trends and Oppportunity Analysis
- Bundle Services
- Performance Contracting
- Concessions
4 STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS
- Strategic Recommendations
- What Utilities Are Looking For
- Overcoming Market Entry Fears
- Going Beyond the Competition
5 DECISIONS SUPPORT DATABASE
- Decision Support Database
- Average Water Prices
- Expenditure on Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

