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Introduction Sierra Leone ranks among countries that have the most erratic and lowest supply of electricity to their population. Its main power source, the Bumbuna hydroelectric power plant, has a

Reforming the electricity sector in Sierra Leone

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Increasing Energy Access in Sierra Leone

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Finally, implementing reforms only in electricity distribution will not address larger issues in expensive sources of power generation– Sierra Leone must reduce its reliance on expensive fuel-based

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Acknowledgement This policy brief on Addressing Systemic Electricity Distribution and Supply Issues in Sierra Leone was conducted by the Research and Delivery Division (RDD) of the Ministry of Finance.

Sierra Leone''s power infrastructure – revised October

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Sierra Leone

Be responsible for the supply, distribution and retail sale of electricity for the entire country except in areas which the Commission has issued a distribution licence

Sierra Leone: World Bank Approves Funds to Expand Electricity Distribution

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Government Reports Power Supply Gains Amid Distribution Issues

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