Matthias Krause Book order

The book explores the critical relationship between democratic governance and access to water and sanitation services in developing countries, based on data from 69 nations. It highlights how effective governance influences policy-making and the management of service providers, ultimately leading to improved human development outcomes. Krause presents a compelling argument that enhancing democratic processes can significantly boost access to essential WS services, underscoring the importance of governance in public health and development.

Using data from an enterprise survey and expert interviews carried out between February and April 2008, analyses the influence of the regulatory business environment on the formalisation and development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Mozambique - with particular emphasis on the issue of formalisation. Shows that on the one hand the economy is characterized by a large number of MSMEs and widespread informality, and on the other hand business regulations are considered a major burden for the development of the private sector in Mozambique