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Tapio S. Katko
Researcher at Tampere University of Technology
Publications - 97
Citations - 1064
Tapio S. Katko is an academic researcher from Tampere University of Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Water industry & Water supply. The author has an hindex of 17, co-authored 93 publications receiving 933 citations. Previous affiliations of Tapio S. Katko include UNESCO & University of Turku.
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History of water and health from ancient civilizations to modern times
TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of water on public health throughout history is examined and the importance of good quality drinking water was realized already in antiquity and proper sanitation was not understood until the 19th century.
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Seeking convergence between history and futures research
TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyse how much the traditions of history research (HR) and futures research (FR) have in common and how they could assist each other in water and sanitation services and their long-term development.
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Refuting the paradigm of water services privatisation
Jarmo J. Hukka,Tapio S. Katko +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors question the fundamental assumptions behind privatisation and public-private partnerships and show that instead of radically increasing private sector involvement, public sector reforms should be seriously considered.