Contrasting political and techno-economic perspectives on energy policies in Bangladesh
by Palash Kamruzzaman; Samuel J.G. Cooper
Interdisciplinary Environmental Review (IER), Vol. 19, No. 3/4, 2018

Abstract: This paper assesses whether selected power sector policies in Bangladesh may have been subject to excessive political interference in contrast to rational and open decision-making approach. This is done by comparing techno-economic assessments with populist narratives on the merits and demerits of three specific policies. While the populist narrative is critical of all three policies, techno-economic assessments are less conclusive and some aspects are explained by the context in which the policy planning has occurred. The paper reflects on the differences between populist narrative and techno-economic assessment and suggests how an awareness of their differences may inform future planning.

Online publication date: Thu, 18-Oct-2018

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