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Can poor consumers pay for energy and water?
May 15, 2007 09:54

This paper takes a detailed look at the affordability of electricity, district heating and water for low-income consumers in transition countries. It finds that affordability is particularly a problem in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and in the water sector. The paper also found that delays to tariff reform have little impact on affordability.

Options for Continuing Energy Reforms in Uzbekistan
October 8, 2008 14:13

Current paper explores energy perpectives in Uzbekistan by sectors (electric power, heating, water) and offers recommendations to the government on priority areas.

Belarusian Monthly Economic Review, №8(59), August 2007
October 23, 2008 13:08

  • Belarus has not paid its gas debt at the specified time.
  • Enterprise electricity and heating tariffs were increased.
  • Export price for potash fertilizers increased.
  • Payment for Beltransgaz shares was directed to gold and foreign exchange reserves.
  • Banks increased foreign loans.