The Power Systems of Argentina and Uruguay, two different paths in the look for Sustainability
Article from: OGEL 3 (2004), in Energy, Institutional Reforms and Development in Latin America
English Summary
The last 15 years saw deep regulatory and institutional changes within the electric systems of most Latin America and Caribbean nations, changes that were part of a general context of State reforms promoted from the start by the IMF and the multilateral credit organisations, and presented as a solution to the recurring economic crises affecting these nations. In fact, all countries in the region initiated State reform processes to a higher or lesser extent. As regards State-owned companies, particularly within the electricity sector, Argentina and Uruguay represent two opposites in the ...