The Public Utility Research Center at the University of Florida serves as the Secretariat for this web-based resource.  The site addresses the following types of issues:

• What is the state of art in regulatory practices?
• How are regulators addressing emerging issues?
• Which basic principles can be relied upon to guide regulatory decisions during times of change?

The answers to these questions, and many more, can be found on the newly updated Body of Knowledge on Infrastructure Regulation (BoKIR) web site. This site is a comprehensive online resource for utility and regulation professionals, policy makers, and academics focusing on regulatory reform and the promotion of strong performance in energy, telecommunications, transportation, and water sectors.

The Body of Knowledge on Infrastructure Regulation contains summaries of regulatory literature, tutorials, self-paced tests, and more than 500 downloadable references for regulatory reform and performance improvements in infrastructure industries. The online glossary has been translated from English into Chinese, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. The redesigned site also includes a new feature providing guidance regarding Frequently Asked Questions. FAQ issues include pricing to promote access for the poor and governance/regulatory issues associated with state-owned and privately-owned water providers. In addition, the material emphasizes the need for cooperation between water resource agencies and utility sector regulators. 

This online resource was originally developed in 2006 and has benefitted from funding from The World Bank and the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF). PURC has led the effort to update content for the new site.