Case #1891.0

New Delhi Water and Power

Publication Date: June 22, 2009
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Abstract:
The New Delhi Water and Power case compares the efforts by the government of the capital territory of New Delhi to privatize its electric distribution company and reform its municipal water company. The case introduces students to problems surrounding the delivery of water and power infrastructure services common in developing countries and the challenges that governments face when they attempt to reform these two sectors. The case can be taught as a technical and financial assessment of designing effective reforms for public infrastructure or as a strategic and political case, exploring the tactical and communication challenges that emerge with efforts to involve the private sector in functions that have historically been provided by the public sector.

Learning Objective:
The case introduces students to problems surrounding the delivery of water and power infrastructure services common in developing countries and the challenges that governments face when they attempt to reform these two sectors. The case can be taught as a technical and financial assessment of designing effective reforms for public infrastructure or as a strategic and political case.

Other Details

Case Author:
Avjeet Singh
Faculty Lead:
Henry Lee
Pages (incl. exhibits):
21
Setting:
New Delhi, India
Language:
English