What to do about energy sector reforms when governance incentives are the problem? Stuti KhemaniAndu Nesrey Berha February 05, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/what-to-do-about-energy-sector-reforms-when-governance-incentive In countries where electricity outages and “load shedding” are a regular feature of life and a major obstacle to jobs and economic growth, failure to achieve reforms has often been attributed to governance and incentive constraints. In new research, we find systematic empirical evidence consistent with case studies and experiential anecdotes showing how governance failures and public-sector incentives impede reforms.