Strategies for Reforming Fossil-Fuel Subsidies: Practical lessons from Ghana, France and Senegal

This research paper analyzes fossil-fuel subsidy reforms in France, Ghana, and Senegal to identify lessons for other countries, concluding that while no single formula for success exists, six key strategies are essential for effective reform.

• The analysis of fossil-fuel subsidy reforms in France, Ghana, and Senegal indicates that there is no universal formula for success, but identifies six critical strategies for reform: establishing clear objectives and parameters, constructing a coherent policy with broad stakeholder support, recognizing that implementation may require multiple attempts, utilizing monitoring and evaluation for policy adjustment, and ensuring forward movement to prevent backsliding.

APA

Presta,, T. L. B. (2010). Strategies for Reforming Fossil-Fuel Subsidies: Practical lessons from Ghana, France and Senegal. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/strategies-reforming-fossil-fuel-subsidies-practical-lessons-ghana-france-and

Chicago

Presta,, Tara Laan,Christopher Beaton,Bertille. Strategies for Reforming Fossil-Fuel Subsidies: Practical lessons from Ghana, France and Senegal. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2010. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/strategies-reforming-fossil-fuel-subsidies-practical-lessons-ghana-france-and.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{presta2010strategies, author = {Presta,, Tara Laan,Christopher Beaton,Bertille}, title = {{Strategies for Reforming Fossil-Fuel Subsidies: Practical lessons from Ghana, France and Senegal}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2010}, month = may, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/strategies-reforming-fossil-fuel-subsidies-practical-lessons-ghana-france-and}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }