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    This document summarizes a presentation on lessons learned from power sector reforms in Africa. The presentation covers the rationale for power sector reforms in Africa, which was to improve utility performance and access to electricity. It discusses options for reforms such as commercialization, privatization, and private sector participation. It also examines key indicators for assessing the impact on the poor, such as access, affordability, reliability and access to social services. The presentation finds that access to electricity was not significantly improved, affordability has deteriorated with tariff increases, reliability has improved with fewer outages, and access to social services infrastructure has increased with reduced subsidies to state-owned enterprises. Finally, it discusses the important role of regulators in setting tariffs, subsidies

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    This document summarizes a presentation on lessons learned from power sector reforms in Africa. The presentation covers the rationale for power sector reforms in Africa, which was to improve utility performance and access to electricity. It discusses options for reforms such as commercialization, privatization, and private sector participation. It also examines key indicators for assessing the impact on the poor, such as access, affordability, reliability and access to social services. The presentation finds that access to electricity was not significantly improved, affordability has deteriorated with tariff increases, reliability has improved with fewer outages, and access to social services infrastructure has increased with reduced subsidies to state-owned enterprises. Finally, it discusses the important role of regulators in setting tariffs, subsidies

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    Infrastructure Privatization: What lessons for the poor and for the future?

    Case of Power Sector Reforms in Africa


    Presented by Pancrace Niyimbona UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to

    6th Annual Conference & General Assembly


    Abidjan, Cote dIvoire: 22 24 April 2009

    Presentation Outline
    Rationale for power sector reforms Options for power sector reforms Key indicators for assessing PSR impact on the poor in Africa PSR impact on indicators of pro-poor outcomes in Africa Role of regulators in promoting pro-poor reform outcomes

    Rationale of power sector reforms (PSR) in Africa


    Many African countries have embarked on implementing PSR as a means to: Improve technical, commercial and financial performance of power utilities; Boost sector cash flow; facilitate mobilization of capital investment for power system extension and maintenance on a commercial basis, saving resources for social expenses; and extend access to electricity to the poor and rural communities.

    Options for power sector reforms

    PSR typically involves changes in ownership and/or management of the sector, including privatization of assets and establishment of independent regulation. Commercialization of SOEs seeks to run the sector on commercial principles while keeping ownership in public ownership. Privatization involves transfer of existing power sector assets to private ownership and allowing for private development of new power infrastructure.

    Options for power sector reforms

    Private sector participation (PSP) in the management and operation of the power sector include: - service contracts; - management contracts; - lease/affermage contracts; - concession agreements.

    Key indicators for assessing PSR impacts on the poor in Africa

    Studies carried out by ECA and other institutions to assess impacts of PSR on the poor in Africa revealed that key factors for consideration include: Access to electricity; Affordability of electricity services Quality and reliability of supply; Access to social services infrastructure such as electrified schools and clinics; and Net impacts on public finances

    PSR impact on indicators of propoor outcomes in Africa

    Review of studies on impacts of PSR on the poor in Africa reveals that: Access to electricity not significantly improved; Affordability of electricity services for the poor deteriorating with tariff increase trands; Quality and reliability of service improved with reduced power outages; and Access to social services infrastructure improved as a result of reduced subsidies to SOEs.

    Role of regulators in promoting propoor reform outcomes

    To be effective regulatoryrole should include: Setting tariffs that take care of service providers and customers interests; Setting lifeline tariffs and administering; subsidies to service providers and customers; Awarding licenses for management contracts and private electricity distributors; Approving (?) power purchase agreements (PPAs) for IPPs; and Advise governments on investment decisions.

    Thank you

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