Project Paper for Small RETF Grant (US $ 4.85 Million Equivalent) to the Republic of Vanatu for a GPOBA Improved Electricity Access Project

The objective of this project is to increase sustainable access to formal grid-based electricity services within Vanuatu’s electricity concession service areas for low-income customers through targeted subsidies. The project uses an output-based grant from the Global Partnership on Output-Based Aid (GPOBA). It includes gender issues in the project design and provides targeted consultation to reach vulnerable groups, including women.

Vanuatu - Utilities Regulatory Authority Act 2007 - an Act to establish a regulator for water and electricity services in the island state of Vanuatu.  Web site of regualtor - URA.

For more information about this sector, please visit Public–Private Partnerships in Water and Sanitation.

Ref: Utilities Regulatory Authority Act 2007

This report contains a number of suggestions for reform. In the medium term, implementing them will raise the sustainable growth rate. To address the immediate binding constraints, the report recommends implementing the following reforms as priorities:

Vanuatu does not have a PPP legal framework in place. 

The Privately Financed Airport Infrastructure Projects Act 2008 (“PPP Act”) facilitate private investment in airport infrastructure.  This bill focuses on Built Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT) contracts and was developed specifically to legislate an airport PPP.

Official website of the Department of Finance and Treasury. The department is the advisor to the Government of Republic of Vanuatu on economic, financial and regulatory policy.