Power shortages in developing countries: magnitude, impacts, solutions, and the role of the private sector: a report to Congress

Technical Report · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6261701

The need to provide adequate electricity in developing countries is of critical importance to the U.S. Energy is critical for sustainable economic development. As growth proceeds, developing countries require more electric power to satisfy the requirements of their agricultural, industrial, transport, and commercial sectors. As a prerequisite for economic development, electric power is vital to efforts to improve living standards in the Third World and to satisfy the demands of their citizens within a stable political context. Also, the electric power market in developing countries provides significant trade opportunities for U.S. businesses. In response to the Congressional request, this report highlights the dilemma faced by developing countries and seeks to initiate a discussion about potential solutions, the appropriate role of the private sector, and implications for the U.S. foreign-assistance program.

• Research Organization: Agency for International Development, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6261701
• Report Number(s): PB-89-159305/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290200 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Economics & Sociology
296000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
DEMAND
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC IMPACT
ELECTRIC POWER
ENERGY DEMAND
ENERGY SHORTAGES
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
FINANCING
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LIABILITIES
NORTH AMERICA
POLITICAL ASPECTS
POWER
POWER GENERATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
SHORTAGES
TRADE
USA