Created in 2005, AquaFed is the International Federation of Private Water Operators. AquaFed represents more than 400 private water operators and partner organizations providing water and sanitation services in more than 40 countries worldwide.
AquaFed has a set of core beliefs or ‘key messages’ on certain issues in the water sector. We believe that although the private sector is not the only solution to the global water crisis, there is no solution without the private sector.
Water is a common good. It is essential for our continued development – economic, social, environmental and health. Therefore, the proper management of water and sanitation resources should always be transparent and under public control. Private operators, working under public contract with transparent performance indicators, offer practical, results-oriented options and solutions for decision-makers wanting to make the best use of resources.