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Energy Subsidy Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa: Experiences and Lessons »
Source: Energy Subsidy Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa : Experiences and Lessons
Volume: 13
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s): Trevor Alleyne , and Mumtaz Hussain
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 12 August 2013
ISBN: 9781484366547
Keywords: Cross country analysis, Electric power, Energy sector, Energy taxes, Oil prices, Fiscal reforms, Gasoline prices, Sub-Saharan Africa, Subsidies, electricity
The reform of energy subsidies is an important but challenging issue for sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. There is a relatively large theoretical and empirical literature on this issue. While this paper relies...
Chapter 3. Lessons Learned from Attempts to Reform Energy Subsidies28 »
Source: Energy Subsidy Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa : Experiences and Lessons
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s): Trevor Alleyne , and Mumtaz Hussain
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 12 August 2013
ISBN: 9781484366547
Keywords: Cross country analysis, Electric power, Energy sector, Energy taxes, Oil prices, Fiscal reforms, Gasoline prices, Sub-Saharan Africa, Subsidies, electricity
Although the economics make a compelling case for subsidy reform, experience shows that political constraints have often prevented or derailed reform. Understanding the political economy behind stalled refor...
Chapter 1. Energy Subsidies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Stylized Facts »
Source: Energy Subsidy Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa : Experiences and Lessons
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s): Trevor Alleyne , and Mumtaz Hussain
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 12 August 2013
ISBN: 9781484366547
Keywords: Cross country analysis, Electric power, Energy sector, Energy taxes, Oil prices, Fiscal reforms, Gasoline prices, Sub-Saharan Africa, Subsidies, electricity
Recent Developments in Fuel Pricing and Fiscal Implications 1 International oil and oil products prices rose sharply in 2003–2012 in tw...
4. Reforming Energy Subsidies »
Source: Regional Economic Outlook, May 2013, Sub-Saharan Africa : Building Momentum in a Multi-Speed World
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s): International Monetary Fund. African Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 22 May 2013
ISBN: 9781484365151
Keywords: Fiscal policy, Heavily indebted poor countries, Economic growth, Public debt, Poverty, Regional economics, External sector, bond, bonds, sovereign bonds
Introduction Energy subsidy reform 1 has been a long-standing policy challenge for both advanced and developing countries. In...