Despite the efforts of various governments and the different reforms in the water sector related to water and sanitation services (WSS), Brazil continues to experience significant difficulties in achieving universal access, having a long way to go to reach this goal. This article discusses the barriers to WSS universal access in Brazil. By analyzing policies, institutions, and regulation (PIR) and the associated enabling environment, we assert that the leading cause of failure is isomorphic mimicry. We further suggest that only with a better alignment of PIR can adequate incentives be provided for universal and sustainable WSS.

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同构拟态与巴西水行业改革的成效

尽管各国政府作出了努力，水行业与水和卫生服务（WSS）相关的改革不同，但巴西在实现普遍接入方面仍然遇到重大困难，要实现这一目标还有很长的路要走。本文讨论了巴西WSS普遍接入的障碍。通过分析政策，制度和法规（PIR）以及相关的使能环境，我们断言失败的主要原因是同构模仿。我们进一步建议，只有更好地协调PIR，才能为普遍和可持续的WSS提供足够的激励措施。