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(AP3F017-PD003) Project definition/preparation assistance for the outsourcing of certain activities of the power utility
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COUNTRY:
Samoa
TA AMOUNT:
$510,780
TYPE OF ASSISTANCE:
Project Definition
PROJECT STATUS:
Closed
Beneficiaries
The beneficiaries are

1. Electric Power Corporation (EPC)
2. Ministry for Public Enterprises (MPE)
Background

In March 2017, the Cabinet decided that a detailed review for any potential PPPs for EPC should be conducted, to strengthen its services from generation, transmission, to distribution and retailing of electricity.

Key Activities

  1. Review existing data on EPC service delivery, examine EPC's business processes, management, and governance for both existing operations and new projects, compare against industry best-practices, and identify root causes for performance deficiencies.

  2. Present to EPC, MPE, MOF and the Cabinet recommended options for PPP/outsourcing structures, performance targets, criteria for qualification of prospective PPP partners, and commitments of the Samoan government vis-a-vis a prospective PPP operator.

  3. For the option(s) selected by the Cabinet, draft terms of reference for launch of tender and commercial close (to be funded under a subsequent application).

Expected Outcomes

Private partner in charge of managing/operating some of EPC’s power assets for more than a year to the satisfaction of EPC (by 2019).