Uncrossing wires

by Roudi Baroudi May 21, 2015

written by Roudi Baroudi May 21, 2015

The electricity sector faces problems in numerous areas |Greg Demarque|

Lebanon’s electricity sector faces severe difficulties on multiple levels, making it an unsustainable burden on the economy in general and the state budget in particular. Problems extend across all stages of the business process, from production to distribution, even billing and collection, despite the latter having been franchised out to private companies. Promising proposals — including some very comprehensive ones — to address these issues have been drawn up by and for successive ministers of energy and water, including the latest policy plan approved by the Council of Ministers in June 2010. [pullquote]These plans can work, but only when the required political decisions are taken to revive this vital sector[/pullquote] These plans can work, but only when the required political decisions are taken to revive this vital sector by insulating it against personal and private interests, be they direct or indirect. Only in this way can we honor both the spirit

Roudi Baroudi

Dr. Roudi Baroudi is the CEO of Energy & Environment Holding, bringing 40 years of expertise in oil and gas, petrochemicals, power, energy reform, and environmental issues. He has led project development with major institutions like the World Bank, IMF, and the European Commission, and has contributed to energy and environment policy formulation in the Euro-Mediterranean, North Africa, and Middle East regions. Baroudi was instrumental in the Euro-Med Energy Free Trade Zone and serves as an advisor to the European Commission and UNECE. His insights are widely sought by governments, companies, and media outlets globally.

Uncrossing wires

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