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CodeIC.ELC.OUTG.ZS
Indicator NameFirms experiencing electrical outages (% of firms)
Short definitionPercentage of firms that experienced power outages over the last complete fiscal year.
Long definitionPercentage of firms that experienced power outages over the last complete fiscal year.
SourceEnterprise Surveys, World Bank (WB), uri: https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/en/data
TopicPrivate Sector & Trade: Business environment
DatasetWDI
Unit of measurePercentage
PeriodicityAnnual
Reference period2006-2024
Aggregation methodUnweighted average
Development relevanceThe Enterprise Surveys focus on the many factors that shape the business environment. These factors can be accommodating or constraining for firms and play an important role in whether a country will prosper or not. An accommodating business environment is one that encourages firms to operate efficiently. Such conditions strengthen incentives for firms to innovate and to increase productivity—key factors for sustainable development. A more productive private sector, in turn, expands employment and contributes taxes necessary for public investment in health, education, and other services. In contrast, a poor business environment increases the obstacles to conducting business activities and decreases a country’s prospects for reaching its potential in terms of employment, production, and welfare. A strong infrastructure enhances the competitiveness of an economy and generates a business environment conducive to firm growth and development. Good infrastructure efficiently connects firms to their customers and suppliers, and enables the use of modern production technologies. Conversely, deficiencies in infrastructure create barriers to productive opportunities and increase costs for all firms, from micro enterprises to large multinational corporations. The Enterprise Surveys capture the dual challenge of providing a strong infrastructure for electricity, water supply, internet connections, etc., and the development of institutions that effectively provide and maintain public services. These indicators show the extent to which firms are faced with failures in the provision of electricity and the effect of these failures on sales. Inadequate electricity supply can increase costs, disrupt production, and reduce profitability. Additionally, these indicators measure the efficiency of the water supply for the manufacturing sector. Many manufacturing sectors depend on reliable and efficient sources of water for their operations. The indicators can also be used to evaluate the efficiency of infrastructure services by quantifying the delays in obtaining electricity, water, and telephone connections. Service delays impose additional costs on firms and may act as barriers to entry and investment.
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