Dr. Ivo Gico Jr. Discusses Regulation and Finance in Sanitation

Prof. Dr. Ivo T. Gico Jr. discussed with more than 40 municipalities the regulatory framework and the financial challenges of sanitation projects during the 3rd Congress on Sanitation Public Services of Minas Gerais.  The event happened at Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, and was centered on the financial structure and sustainability of sanitation projects.  The objective was to provide municipalities managers with the legal and financial tools required to implement successfully their own sanitation policies.

The complete program of the 3rd Congress on Sanitation Public Services of Minas Gerais can be accessed here (Portuguese).

Judicial Review of Financing Agreements in Sanitation

Partner Ivo T. Gico Jr. spoke about “Unconscionability and excessive burden on financing agreements in the sanitation market” at the Brazilian Association of Sanitation Services for Municipalities 44th Annual Conference. Representatives from over 3.000 municipalities participated at the event in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. Managers from all over the country took the opportunity to debate the issue and ask questions.