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Chile: Rural Electricity Subsidies and the Private Sector

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This case study highlights Chile's Rural Electrification Program (PER), which expanded rural electrification through private sector companies and existing cooperatives. Factors contributing to success are discussed and include: reliable transmission infrastructure, experienced construction service providers, empowered government agencies, well-defined methodologies, and sustained political commitment.