Debating the Provision of Basic Utilities in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Debating the Provision of Basic Utilities in Sub-Saharan Africa

October 30, 2015

Despite the World Bank’s ample support for privatisation and exaggerated promises for privatisation’s performance, it has performed miserably in sub-Saharan Africa. Is it time to rethink supporting the private sector in this region?

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