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Корупцията в енергетиката
Corruption in the energy sector

Author(s): Noncho Dimitrov, Milka Yosifova
Subject(s): Economy, Security and defense
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: corruption; anti-corruption measures; economics; energy security; energy strategy; crisis; anti-crisis management;
Summary/Abstract: Most manifest civil discontent in Bulgaria is related to the pricing model for the production and consumption of electricity. In recent years, some contracts, annexes, agreements in the field of energy came to light, which raised a number of questions, the answers to which have not yet convinced citizens in their appropriateness, cost effectiveness and anticorruption merit. The article examines the European vision for the development of this sector, Bulgarian policies and strategic actions to ensure energy security in the context of countering corruption.