Cover -- Copyright -- Foreword -- Table of Contents -- Executive Summary -- Introduction -- An evolving environment -- Why a Checklist for Public Action? -- Chapter 1: Definitions, Trends and Concepts -- The private actors -- Modalities of participation and risk-sharing -- Providing a sound regulatory framework -- Chapter 2: Checklist for Public Action in the Water Sector -- Deciding on public or private provision of infrastructure services -- Enhancing the enabling institutional environment -- Goals, strategies and capacities at all levels -- Making the public-private co-operation work -- Encouraging responsible business conduct -- Chapter 3: Water at a Glance -- Water availability and access -- Operational performance of the water sector: a contrasted picture -- Future investment needs -- Private sector participation: a recent history -- Institutional and regulatory frameworks -- References and websites -- Annex -- Advisors and Special Experts.