Study Applies Privatization Theory to Lagos and Lima Using Indian States as Control Group
What happened
A study was conducted applying privatization theory to Lagos and Lima, with donors involved in the application of the model. The research utilized various Indian states as a control group for the theoretical application of the findings.
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Why it matters
The theory examined recommends that governments break up state utilities, such as electricity providers. This involves creating independent regulators and selling power generation and distribution networks to private investors, allowing a competitive wholesale market to set prices.
The discussion takes place within the context of India's broader development agenda being reviewed with the Asian Development Bank.
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Who's involved
- IndiaIndian states used as a control group for the theoretical study.
- Asian Development BankRegional development bank involved in the larger discussion on India's development agenda.
- LimaTarget of the theoretical policy shift regarding state utilities.
- LagosTarget of the theoretical policy shift regarding state utilities.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- IndiaSpeculative
The findings might inform market price and regulatory strategies for state-level enterprises in India.
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The entities involved
- India
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Asian Development Bank
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