Publication date: 2009, July
Author: ADF
Description: The Electricity Infrastructure Strengthening and Rural Electrification Project is an investment project involving the rehabilitation and extension of MV/LV lines, implementation of accelerated connections in urban and rural areas and installation of public lighting units, and reduction of technical and commercial losses through the rehabilitation of the distribution network and the installation of pre-paid meters. All these operations are intended to boost countrywide network coverage, improve the network operating conditions and increase the number of localities and households with access to electricity. Lastly, two studies were incorporated into this project with a view to preparing future Bank operations in the sector. The total project cost is estimated at UA 36.17 million. It is scheduled to be implemented within a timeframe of 36 months, as from 2010.
