Planning and Development Research

Abstract Development and management of cities is one of the major challenges of this time as well as one of the most complex tasks of our societies. The concept of "partnership" - in terms of urban service provision- is one the core of the approach that may fulfill the challenge. In some instances it has shown positive changes in the urban service delivery system with reference to quality, cost and customer satisfaction of the services provided. There also have the chance of being negative impact such as increasing service charge, autonomy of the private sector etc. which may not accepted by the local authority as well as the local people. So, feasibility study will state the acceptability of the project to the authorities as well as to the people which ensure the sustainability of the project. The Public-NGOs Initiative on water supply aims to develop a sustainable Public-Private Partnership in water supply management. The most promising approach of Public