DESCRIPTION:
The training module will be structured in two parts. In the first part, after providing a brief overview of the current situation with respect to access to modern energy (electricity), the module will identify the most affected segments of the population. The emphasis will then be put on the distribution grid, which is where access issues are most frequently identified, with the quest for a valid model for overcoming these issues. The elements for such a model will be spelt out, together with metrics to assess progress and identify flaws.
In the second part, the use of regulation for enabling universal access will be proposed. In particular, an approach based on adapting the concession model for distribution activities will be presented and discussed. Finally, the module will briefly consider how distribution operators could be incentivised to enable and promote economic development.
