Tag: public ownership
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From Trash to Treasure: Lessons from Sweden’s Waste-to-Energy Pioneer
From Trash to Treasure: A Lesson in Circular Waste Management In his thought-provoking opinion piece, “From Trash to Treasure,” Dr. Intikhab Ulfat reflects on an eye-opening journey through Sweden’s public waste and energy landscape, where a state-supported firm like Renova demonstrates that waste can be a valuable resource rather than a burden. While the specifics…
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From Trash to Treasure: Lessons from Sweden’s Waste-to-Energy Approach
Introduction: Turning Waste into Economic and Environmental Value Dr. Intikhab Ulfat’s recent opinion piece, “From Trash to Treasure,” revisits a pivotal moment in his academic journey in Sweden, where he encountered M/s Renova, a publicly owned waste and energy management company. The narrative isn’t just about waste disposal; it’s about transforming what society often discards…
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From Trash to Treasure: Lessons from Sweden’s Renova and Public Waste Management
From Trash to Treasure: A Nordic Case Study in Waste-to-Energy The opinion piece “From Trash to Treasure” by Dr. Intikhab Ulfat invites readers to consider how a public utility can turn refuse into reliable energy, a concept best understood through Sweden’s Renova. While the article recounts personal experiences during an academic journey, the broader discussion…
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Public Lands in Ghana: Lands Commission Management Proposal
Introduction: A Policy Pivot for Ghana’s Public Lands Public lands in Ghana have long been at the center of debates about governance, transparency, and equitable use. Recently, Dr. Godwin Djokoto, a member of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) 2025 and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law, called for a fundamental shift:…
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ECG Staff Protest Privatisation of Electricity Company Ghana
Overview: ECG Staff Rally Against Privatisation The Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG) workforce has begun a series of protests in response to the government’s announced plan to privatise the company’s operations. The demonstrations, organized by the Public Utility Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (PUWU–TUC), aim to spotlight concerns about job security, tariff…
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SEC to Buy Gippsland Delburn Wind Farm for Up to $700 Million to Accelerate Renewables
Overview: SEC to Acquire Gippsland’s Delburn Wind Farm The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has announced its intention to purchase the Gippsland Delburn Wind Farm, marking a decisive move to advance renewable energy capacity in Victoria. The deal, valued at up to $700 million, signifies a bold step by public energy authorities to bring a stalled…
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SEC to Buy Gippsland Wind Farm for Up to $700 Million to Jumpstart Delburn Project
Gippsland Wind Project Gains Momentum as SEC Seizes Control The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has moved to secure the Gippsland wind project by announcing a full purchase of the Delburn Wind Farm for up to $700 million. The deal marks a decisive shift in how the state plans to advance renewable energy infrastructure in Victoria,…
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SEC to Buy Gippsland Delburn Wind Farm: Government Takes Control to Accelerate Clean Power
Overview: A State-Led Push for Gippsland’s Wind Power The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has announced it will acquire the Delburn Wind Farm in Gippsland, taking full ownership of the project for as much as $700 million. This strategic move marks a decisive shift by the government to accelerate the development of large-scale wind capacity in…
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Nationalised Rail in Britain: Is Public Ownership Delivering Better Service?
Britain’s rail system moves deeper into public ownership Across Great Britain, a slow but steady shift is turning private rail franchises into publicly owned services. The Labour government has pushed a policy to nationalise major passenger operators, arguing that central control can deliver more reliable and affordable travel for passengers. The recent nationalisation of Greater…
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Is Britain’s Rail Nationalisation Working? A Look at the Public-Owned Era
Introduction: A new phase for Britain’s rail system Britain’s rail network is undergoing a quiet but consequential overhaul. With a succession of major passenger operators brought into public ownership, Labour’s plan to nationalise the railways aims to deliver a more reliable, affordable, and accessible service. The October 12 transfer of Greater Anglia marked the ninth…