Kenya's geothermal development program (English)

Between 1979 and 1996, the Bank carried out five projects to support Kenya's program to develop geothermal power resources -the first such program in Africa. An OED performance audit report on the Olkaria Geothermal Power Expansion Project(s) by Richard...  See More + Between 1979 and 1996, the Bank carried out five projects to support Kenya's program to develop geothermal power resources -the first such program in Africa. An OED performance audit report on the Olkaria Geothermal Power Expansion Project(s) by Richard Berney, found that they were successful, but warned that the sustainability of the last two projects is unlikely without further government support. The audit highlights actions that both the Bank and borrowers could take in the future to increase the chances of success for similar power projects in the region The Bank could have taken greater advantage of its in house technical expertise in geothermal drilling, and could have made the procurement process more flexible to respond more rapidly to drilling problems as they arose. For its part, the government could intensify its commitment to expanding geothermal exploration and development, boost its expertise in the field, and provide sufficient resources for maintenance, while pursuing private sector participation.  See Less -

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