Ghana: privatization supporters continue push despite failures to lower prices and improve services. A study led by OECD found that privatized electricity had 23% higher costs. - eviltoast
Ghana: Workers Lead Fight Against Energy Privatization
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PSI Members from the Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) of Ghana are leading the charge against plans to introduce private sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
  • smegger@aussie.zoneEnglish
    4·
    11 hours ago

    When has privatisation ever led to cheaper prices? We all know it’s just so their buddies running these companies can take control of a service that everyone requires

  • mindbleach@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    6·
    19 hours ago

    Yeah, they were lying.

    They knew it wouldn’t do that. They just said so, because that sequence of mouth noises made them more money. It’s not “despite” anything. They achieved their goal, and the stated motives were irrelevant.