Implementing Energy Subsidy Reforms: Evidence from Developing Countries (Directions in Development) (Directions in Development: Energy and Mining)

Maria Vagliasindi

ISBN 10: 0821395610 / ISBN 13: 9780821395615

Published by World Bank Publications 2012-11-01, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Implementing Energy Subsidy Reforms: Evidence from Developing Countries (Directions in Development) (Directions in Development: Energy and Mining)
• Publisher: World Bank Publications 2012-11-01
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821395610
• ISBN 13: 9780821395615
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

"Poorly implemented energy subsidies are economically costly to taxpayers and damage the environment. This report aims at providing the emerging lessons form a representative sample of case studies in 20 developing countries that could help policy makers to address implementation challenges, including overcoming political economy and affordability constraints. The sample has selected on the basis of a number of criteria, including the country's level of development (and consumption), developing country region, energy security and the fuel it subsidies (petroleum fuel, electricity, natural gas). The case studies were supported by data collection related to direct budgetary subsidies, fuel and electricity tariffs, and household survey data.