Private power in developing countries; Early experience and a framework for development

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Annual Review of Energy; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.eg.15.110190.002003· OSTI ID:5639994

Sullivan, J B ^[1]

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1. Office of Energy, US Agency for International Development, Washington, DC (US)

Power shortages in developing countries are a growing and serious problem as power systems expand to support economic growth. Inefficiency, subsidized electricity prices, poor management, and undue political influence over technical and financial decisionmaking are producing a financial crisis in developing country utilities. A growing number of developing economy governments are exploring ways to increase involvement of the private sector to reduce the problem of power shortages. This article describes the role private participation - ownership, financing, and operation of power facilities - can play in solving the power shortages problem in developing countries; it describes early experience with private power in 11 developing countries; and it outlines an overall policy framework for considering and implementing private sector participation in power development.

• OSTI ID: 5639994
• Journal Information: Annual Review of Energy; (United States), Journal Name: Annual Review of Energy; (United States) Vol. 15; ISSN 0362-1626; ISSN AREND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290400 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
292000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Supply
Demand & Forecasting
296000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
DECISION MAKING
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
LOAD MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
POWER
POWER SYSTEMS
PRICES
PUBLIC UTILITIES
SUPPLY AND DEMAND