The lifeline electricity tariff classification policy in Ghana: a hit or miss!
The study provides evidence on lifeline electricity tariffs in Ghana using data from a survey involving 1098 households, 10 focus group discussions, and five expert interviews. Mixed method approach was used to identify who benefits from the policy (poor or non-poor households), examine the welfare impact and the effect of the change in the lifeline tariff threshold.
Authors
Philip Adom
Senior Lecturer, GIMPA-PURCJoseph Harrison Mensah
Research Officer, GIMPA-PURCEric Kyem
Head of Research, Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC)Crispin Beteryeb
Research Officer, Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, Ghana
Eric Obutey
Director of Research and Corporate affairs, Public Utilities Commission Ghana-
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