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Power Trip: The Case for Private Sector in Distribution

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• Electricity distribution and effective utility management is a core driver of a viable power sector. The World Bank is supporting utility reform across the continent to attract private sector investment in distribution
• Africa has had a checkered history on the outcome various forms of privatization, whether Management Contract, Concession or full privatization
• The discussion will focus on the right approach for specific country context, utility turnaround and best practices; as well as actively seek perspectives from govt. stakeholders, investors, utilities, DFI’s and development partners on implementing a successful private sector approach