Ghana is actively working to address the persistent issue of "Dumsor," a term used to describe frequent power outages that have significantly impacted the country. Efforts to tackle this issue involve multiple approaches:
1. **Public Protests and Advocacy**: Citizens and activists, such as Yvonne Nelson, have organized protests and vigils under the banner "#DumsorMustStop" to demand government action. These events aim to raise awareness and pressure authorities to provide reliable power and transparent communication about power outages [[❞]].
2. **Government and Utility Companies' Initiatives**: The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and GRIDCo, the country's power transmission company, have announced various measures to manage and mitigate power outages. This includes scheduled load management to ensure the grid's stability and efforts to upgrade infrastructure [[❞]]
3. **Economic and Operational Challenges**: The government faces financial constraints that affect fuel procurement for power plants, contributing to the intermittent power supply. Former President John Mahama has criticized the government for not providing a clear load-shedding timetable, which would help citizens plan better [[❞]]
4. **International and Institutional Support**: Organizations like the World Bank are supporting Ghana's energy sector with policy reforms and projects aimed at increasing access to sustainable energy sources, which is expected to provide long-term relief from Dumsor [[❞]]).
These combined efforts reflect a broad commitment from both the public and the government to resolve the ongoing power issues, although challenges remain in ensuring a consistent and reliable power supply.
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