A new study conducted by the Regional Center for Sustainable Economic Strategies (CREES) in June 2024 has revealed a concerning trend among the Dominican Republic’s government-owned electricity distribution companies, Edesur, Edeeste, and Edenorte. Despite significant increases in their workforces, these companies have shown a decline in operational efficiency, as reported in 7 Dias.
As of June 2024, the combined staff of the three companies reached 8,350 employees, a 144-person increase compared to the same period in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by EdeNorte, which added 123 new employees, followed by EdeSur with 97. EdeEste, however, managed to reduce its staff by 76 employees during the same period.
To gauge the efficiency of these companies, the study compared the number of employees to the number of customers served. The results were disheartening, with a decline in...
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