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KRG's electricity access plan in Duhok: Challenges, anger and failures

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An electricity box that requires a prepaid card.

Naseem Sadiq discusses the recent attempt by the KRG government to implement a prepaid card system for accessing electricity during power outages in Duhok. However, the initiative faced challenges and failed due to insufficient preparation and a lack of necessary services to support this innovative approach.


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By Ninos Emmanuel

Presented by Ninos Emmanuel, Naseem Sadiq

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Naseem Sadiq discusses the recent attempt by the KRG government to implement a prepaid card system for accessing electricity during power outages in Duhok. However, the initiative faced challenges and failed due to insufficient preparation and a lack of necessary services to support this innovative approach.



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