Energy Sector Impact Study

Evaluation Team

This report was prepared by Messrs Gerald FOLEY (Team Leader), Rene MAIILET (Power Engineer) and Michael ZSCHIEGNER (Economist) of Nordic Consulting Group following the  mission to C6te d’Ivoire, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia from 19 October to 20 November 1997 under the supervision of Mr A. B. SEMANOU, Principal Evaluation Officer 

Objective

The object of the study was to assess the socio-economic impact of these ADB interventions on the target end-user groups in the three countries. The impact indicators suggested in the TOR include the energy balance of the country; the management of the national power utility, taking into account its economic and financial position; and the electrification coverage in the country. Other suggested indicators include deforestation as a result of firewood use, the creation of small and medium size enterprises, improvement in the quality of life, reduction of poverty, improved health and sanitation, and the effects on women.