Privatizing Africa's Infrastructure
Kerf, Michel
Privatizing Africa's Infrastructure Promise and Challenge [electronic resource] Kerf, Michel - Washington, D.C. : The World Bank, 1996 - 1 online resource (119 p.) - World Bank Technical Papers . - World Bank e-Library. World Bank Technical Papers .
This paper examines the promise and challenge of infrastructure privatization in sub-Saharan Africa, with particular emphasis on power, telecommunications, water, rail, ports and airports. The paper places primary emphasis on mobilizing private investment in infrastructure. To realize the potential of infrastructure privatization in sub-Saharan Africa, four main challenges must be addressed: a) concerns over market size, affordability and payment risks; b) establishing adequate legal and regulatory frameworks; c) dealing with non commercial risks; and d) mobilizing local finance. The paper examines these four areas and gives elements of a future strategy for the World Bank Group.
0821337440 14.99 USD
10.1596/0-8213-3694-0
Infrastructure Economics
Infrastructure Economics and Finance
Private Participation in Infrastructure
Private Sector Development
Privatization
Privatizing Africa's Infrastructure Promise and Challenge [electronic resource] Kerf, Michel - Washington, D.C. : The World Bank, 1996 - 1 online resource (119 p.) - World Bank Technical Papers . - World Bank e-Library. World Bank Technical Papers .
This paper examines the promise and challenge of infrastructure privatization in sub-Saharan Africa, with particular emphasis on power, telecommunications, water, rail, ports and airports. The paper places primary emphasis on mobilizing private investment in infrastructure. To realize the potential of infrastructure privatization in sub-Saharan Africa, four main challenges must be addressed: a) concerns over market size, affordability and payment risks; b) establishing adequate legal and regulatory frameworks; c) dealing with non commercial risks; and d) mobilizing local finance. The paper examines these four areas and gives elements of a future strategy for the World Bank Group.
0821337440 14.99 USD
10.1596/0-8213-3694-0
Infrastructure Economics
Infrastructure Economics and Finance
Private Participation in Infrastructure
Private Sector Development
Privatization