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Resources Publications Does the private sector deliver on its promises? Evidence from a global study in water and electricity | Does the private sector deliver on its promises? Evidence from a global study in water and electricity |
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Is private operation better than public when it comes to utilities? A recent global study funded by the World Bank and PPIAF examines the effect of private sector participation in electricity distribution and water and sanitation services. Using a data set of more than 1,200 utilities in 71 developing and transition economies, the study finds that privately operated utilities convincingly outperform state-run ones in operational performance and labor productivity. View full document. |