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iiclr-17858	Miller, Amy K.	Blue Rush: Is An International Privatization Agreement a Viable Solution for Developing Countries in the Face of an Impending World Water Crisis?	2005	44	.pdf	application/pdf	19128	1451	55	CONCLUSION By recognizing the economic value of water, the Guarani States allow themselves the flexibility to trade water resources and entice private sector engagement.506 Privatization enables the States to obtain much needed funding and flexibility to meet unmet needs and promote efficiency in water use and infrastructure.507 An international agreement is ideal because it forces the States to allocate water rights. 20 At the same time, there is a growing public awareness and attention to problems associated with privatization efforts.21 Opponents of privatization fear that water privatization will infringe upon the human right to water because profit-driven companies will be reluctant to serve the poor.22 To add to the opponents' concerns, numerous water privatization projects have recently failed or have caused substantial controversy.	cache/iiclr-17858.pdf	txt/iiclr-17858.txt