Gerhard Payen of The International Federation of Private Water Operators says there is a role for both the private and public sectors. He adds that pragmatism should triumph over ideology.

• 私营供水商国际联盟主席戈哈德.；培恩说，私营和公共部门都能发挥作用。他补充说，实用主义将胜过理论空谈。