15 May 2024
The electricity sector reforms remain hostage to economic and political reforms
The deterioration of the electricity sector has become a long-standing crisis that Lebanon has been experiencing for more than 30 years. Chronic mismanagement, weak governance, a deficient regulatory framework, corruption, and vested interests culminated in the near-total collapse of this sector amid the ongoing economic crisis.
This report presents an overview of the latest developments related to the electricity sector in relation to the 3RF Electricity Working Group priorities. Furthermore, it highlights the challenges faced by this sector such as the failure to establish the Electricity Regulatory Authority, technical and non-technical losses, as well as financial difficulties. The report concludes with a set of recommendations aiming at reviving the electricity sector in Lebanon.
This report is part of a series of reports produced by Maharat Foundation to track the progress of reforms highlighted in the Lebanon REFORM, RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION FRAMEWORK (3RF) which is part of a comprehensive response to the massive explosion on the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, launched by the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN) and the World Bank Group (WBG).
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The electricity sector reforms remain hostage to economic and political reforms
