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| − | | The Urban Household Energy Transition<br>
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| − | | Social and Environmental Impacts in the Developing World<br>
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| − | | Barnes, D.F.<br>Krutilla, K.<br>Hyde, W.<br>
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| − | This book develops a comprehensive assessment of the evolution of residential fuel choice and consumption in urban areas in the developing world, and the effect of urban growth on periurban forest resources. Taken together, energy surveys and biomass data contained sufficiently wide variation in urban fuel choice and consumption patterns, local resource conditions, and energy policy regimes to enable an assessment of the factors underlying the evolution of urban fuel utilization and forest resources. By comparing the patterns of energy use of a large number of cities, the auithors were able to distill a comprehensive picture of both the diversity underlying the energy transition and the fundamental principles applying across cases.
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| − | | Energy, Economic growth and causality in developing countries<br>
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| − | | A case study of Tanzania and Nigeria<br>
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| − | | Energy Policy, Vol. 24 (1996), No. 5, pp. 447-453<br>
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| − | | The article examines the causal directions between energy consumption and economic growth for Nigeria and Tanzania. The results show a simultaneous causal relationship between energy and economic growth for both countries.<br>
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| − | | The flicker of a brighter future<br>
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| − | | The report offers a mass of statistical information, informed projections and focused energy analysis. It does not pretend to solve the problems, but it provides the indispensable information from which solutions will eventually be crafted.<br>
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| − | | This publication provides statistics on production, trade and consumption in a common unit for each source of energy in more than 100 non-OECD countries and main regions including world.<br>
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| − | | Energy and Poverty<br>
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| − | | This paper outlines a theory of Africa’s poverty trap and the structural conditions and history that led to it. It identifes how key public investments could enable well-governed African countries to meet the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals and thereby begin to extricate themselves from the trap. It outlines the specific sets of investments needed to achieve these goals in three African countries, and it estimates the corresponding financial costs. The authors also propose a new operational framework through which the international community could help African countries make the needed investments.<br>
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| − | | Die Zeit, No. 3 (2007)<br>
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| − | | The article explains the thesis that German firms' reservations towards investments in Africa is a huge mistake.<br>
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| | | This book explores the connections between infrastructure reform and poverty alleviation in Latin America based on a detailed analysis of the effects of a decade of reforms. It demonstrates that because the access to, and affordability of, basic services is still a major problem, infrastructure investment will be a core component of poverty alleviation programs in the region. The book shows that although affordability of service tariffs is often an issue, in many instances, access is a much more important concern in meeting the infrastructure needs of the poor. Thus, the authors conclude infrastructure provision is a key poverty-reduction tool.<br> | | | This book explores the connections between infrastructure reform and poverty alleviation in Latin America based on a detailed analysis of the effects of a decade of reforms. It demonstrates that because the access to, and affordability of, basic services is still a major problem, infrastructure investment will be a core component of poverty alleviation programs in the region. The book shows that although affordability of service tariffs is often an issue, in many instances, access is a much more important concern in meeting the infrastructure needs of the poor. Thus, the authors conclude infrastructure provision is a key poverty-reduction tool.<br> |
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| | | This paper provides a simple model to discuss the "nancing of network expansion n developing countries. It shows how infficient or corrupt tax systems a!ect the development of networks, and restore partially the relevance of cross-subsidies between rich and poor consumers for "nancing this development.<br> | | | This paper provides a simple model to discuss the "nancing of network expansion n developing countries. It shows how infficient or corrupt tax systems a!ect the development of networks, and restore partially the relevance of cross-subsidies between rich and poor consumers for "nancing this development.<br> |
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| | | This series of notes on bidding for infrastructure concessions examines how concession design affects competition in bidding and the sustainability of the contract, whether to auction or negotiate, how to avoid the winner's curse and the case for periodic rebidding. | | | This series of notes on bidding for infrastructure concessions examines how concession design affects competition in bidding and the sustainability of the contract, whether to auction or negotiate, how to avoid the winner's curse and the case for periodic rebidding. |
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| | | This note provides guidance to World Bank Group staff on assessing the suitability of available options for public-private roles in the financing and provision of electricity, and the main steps which staff should take to analyze these options. | | | This note provides guidance to World Bank Group staff on assessing the suitability of available options for public-private roles in the financing and provision of electricity, and the main steps which staff should take to analyze these options. |
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| | | The discussion paper recounts the background to the Bank's IPP program in Pakistan, describes the “orderly framework” developed by the World Bank Group for the IPP workout, and concludes with several lessons learned. | | | The discussion paper recounts the background to the Bank's IPP program in Pakistan, describes the “orderly framework” developed by the World Bank Group for the IPP workout, and concludes with several lessons learned. |
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| | | This paper reviews and draws lessons from the reform experience in developing countries and argues that competition and regulatory reform are equally important to the success of reforms. | | | This paper reviews and draws lessons from the reform experience in developing countries and argues that competition and regulatory reform are equally important to the success of reforms. |
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| | | The objective of this document is to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge with regard to the impacts of modern energy on micro-enterprise and to discuss the nature and extent of linkages that have been found to exist between modern energy and micro-enterprise activity. | | | The objective of this document is to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge with regard to the impacts of modern energy on micro-enterprise and to discuss the nature and extent of linkages that have been found to exist between modern energy and micro-enterprise activity. |
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| | | In this study the author explores the relationship between modern energy and economically productive activities in rural Kenya. The findings reveal that access to electricity, in combination with simultaneous access to markets and other infrastructure (roads, communication, schools, etc), have contributed to robust growth of microenterprises in clear and compelling ways. | | | In this study the author explores the relationship between modern energy and economically productive activities in rural Kenya. The findings reveal that access to electricity, in combination with simultaneous access to markets and other infrastructure (roads, communication, schools, etc), have contributed to robust growth of microenterprises in clear and compelling ways. |
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| | | This paper suggests that recent evaluations of a large training program for the unemployed by the Government of Mexico may have suffered from inappropriate controls for the endogeneity of program participation. It therefore develops an alternative methodology and shows the ineffieciency of the program. | | | This paper suggests that recent evaluations of a large training program for the unemployed by the Government of Mexico may have suffered from inappropriate controls for the endogeneity of program participation. It therefore develops an alternative methodology and shows the ineffieciency of the program. |
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| | | Replications of the microfinance's flagship, the Grameen Bank of Bangladesh, have spread around the world. While programs aim to bring social and economic benefits to clients, few attempts have been made to quantify benefits rigorously. This paper draws on a new cross-sectional survey of nearly 1800 households, some of which are served by the Grameen Bank and two similar programs, and some of which have no access to programs. | | | Replications of the microfinance's flagship, the Grameen Bank of Bangladesh, have spread around the world. While programs aim to bring social and economic benefits to clients, few attempts have been made to quantify benefits rigorously. This paper draws on a new cross-sectional survey of nearly 1800 households, some of which are served by the Grameen Bank and two similar programs, and some of which have no access to programs. |
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| | | The study's concept development s based on the findings and reflects the observations of the „Rural Electricity Demand Study”, the “Baseline Survey”, “RESCO Business Model” and additional field research on existing financial institutions, and organisations or activities related to professional extension services, technical or entrepreneurial training and education. The concept is supposed to guide the GTZ decision to propose further Technical Assistance within the frame work of implementing the Lokoho small hydro power project and its rural electricity grid in the Andapa and Sambava district. | | | The study's concept development s based on the findings and reflects the observations of the „Rural Electricity Demand Study”, the “Baseline Survey”, “RESCO Business Model” and additional field research on existing financial institutions, and organisations or activities related to professional extension services, technical or entrepreneurial training and education. The concept is supposed to guide the GTZ decision to propose further Technical Assistance within the frame work of implementing the Lokoho small hydro power project and its rural electricity grid in the Andapa and Sambava district. |
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| | | This study is intended to assist in developing a strategy for promoting incomegenerating applications of stand-alone solar PV systems in Africa and developing countries. Its principle objectives are to catalog common PV productive uses in Kenya, to identify facilitative factors underlying the use of productive use systems and to identify strategies for promoting productive use in rural electrification projects. | | | This study is intended to assist in developing a strategy for promoting incomegenerating applications of stand-alone solar PV systems in Africa and developing countries. Its principle objectives are to catalog common PV productive uses in Kenya, to identify facilitative factors underlying the use of productive use systems and to identify strategies for promoting productive use in rural electrification projects. |
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| | | This book assesses the effects of central grid rural electrification on the social and economic development of 192 communities in India and Colombia. The study examines the impact on agricultural productivity (through increased irrigation), the quality of life of women and children, business activities, and regional inequities. | | | This book assesses the effects of central grid rural electrification on the social and economic development of 192 communities in India and Colombia. The study examines the impact on agricultural productivity (through increased irrigation), the quality of life of women and children, business activities, and regional inequities. |
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Monitoring and Evaluation in Rural Electrification Projects
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A Demand-Oriented Approach
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Barnes, D.F. et al.
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World Bank
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2003
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The goal of the report is to develop a demand-oriented approach or methodology to monitor and evaluate rural electrification projects. The methodology is intended to assist rural electrification programs in measuring the socioeconomic impacts of their projects, with a focus on poverty and gender implications. The result of the project is a research strategy and two different but complimentary methodologies that can be useful in design, implementation, and postproject assessment.
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Energy for Development in Rural Bangladesh
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Barnes, D.F. et al.
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World Bank
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2006
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The report advocates a welfare-based and growth-enabling strategy for promoting rural energy for development. There are two aspects to the strategy. The first is to satisfy the type of demand that increases household welfare while the second raises growth prospects as energy becomes a direct input in the production process.
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Electricity and Sustainable Development
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Impacts of Solar Home Systems in Rural Bangladesh
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Blunck, M.
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2007
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The paper presents the social impact evaluation of the Project “Fund for the Promotion of Micro Hydro Power Stations (MHSP)”, which was carried out by ITDG with the support of the Inter American Development Bank (IADB) through a Finance and Technical Cooperation Agreement. The study’s objectives range from the reconstruction of the implementation process over the identification of the direct and indirect impacts of the MHSP Project to the notion of the conceptual and operational aspects that may be relevant to the formulation of policies in the field of rural electrification.
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Baseline Data Creation
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Characterization of the Potential Clients of Future Electricity Service
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The paper characterizes potential clients of a future electricity service including their energy demand patterns, end-uses, range of equipment stock, intensities and present expenditures in rural non-electrified towns and villages of Nigeria. The overall objectives of this specific task are to create a standardized template with baseline information that fully characterizes potential clients of a future electricity service from renewable energy systems in terms of socio-economic capability and energy patterns.
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The Welfare Impact of Rural Electrification
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A Reassessment of the Costs and Benefits
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World Bank
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2008
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Rural electrification has been claimed to have substantial benefits, promoting production and better health and education. The report demonstrates rates of return on rural electrification projects are sufficient to warrant investments into rural electrification. Moreover, it shows that consumer willingness to pay for electricity is almost always at or above supply cost. Given these findings, the report argues that rural electrification is both an important goal and a feasible one.
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The Economics of Rural Electrification Projects
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Munasinghe, M.
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Butterworth & Co Ltd
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1988
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The paper focuses on the economics of rural electrification and project selection. A comprehensive analytical model for identifying benefits is presented and the practical problems of evaluation are described.
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Ex Ante Poverty Impact Assessment
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The sheet examines ex ante poverty impact assessment to promote pro-poor growth.
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Energy Policies and Multitopic Household Surveys
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Guidelines for Questionnaire Design in Living Standards Measurement Studies
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Barnes, D.F.
O'Sullivan, K.
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World Bank
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Energy and Mining Sector Board Discussion Paper, No.17 (2006)
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2006
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Accurate data on household energy use, combined with other data on household well-being (including consumption, income, health, and education), is essential to monitor progress in the household energy transition from traditional biomass fuels to modern fuels and electricity and to evaluate the effect of government energy policies on living conditions. The guidelines highlight weaknesses in current LSMS surveys with respect to energy questions and discuss how such questions can be better formulated to yield more useful data for energy policy analysis.
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Evaluating a Targeted Social Program When Placement Is Decentralized
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Wodon, Q:
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World Bank
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Policy Research Working Paper 1945
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1998
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An assessment of the welfare gains from a targeted social program can be seriously biased unless it takes proper account of the endogeneity of program participation. The authors argue that partial decentralization of program placement decisions creates control and instrumental variables useful for identifying program benefits.
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National Domestic Biogas Programme Rwanda
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Baseline Study Report
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Huba, E.
Paul, E.
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GTZ
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Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwanda
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2007/11
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This report gives an overview on the Baselines Study "National Domestic Biogas Programme Rwanda"
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Rural Electrification and Development in the Philippines
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Measuring the Social and Economic Benefits
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World Bank
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World Bank
ESMAP
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2002
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The study considers the quantitative value of electrification for rural consumers by moving beyond existing methods for evaluating rural electrification projects. It is discovered that qualitative data related to rural people’s strong desire for electrification can be used to support more quantitative analysis, thereby linking the electrification benefits that rural households value most to larger social processes.
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Cross-Subsidization
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Pricing in Public Enterprises
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Faulhaber, G.
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The American Economic Review, Vol. 65 (1975), No. 5, pp. 966-977
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1975
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This study examnies whether and how a proposed price structure for a multicommodity enterprise could favor the consumers of one commodity at the expense of the purchasers of another commodity, i.e. whether cross-subsidization occurs?
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Alternative Energy in the Third World
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A Reappraisal of Subsidies
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Desai, A.V.
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World Development, Vol. 20 (1992), No. 7, pp. 959-965
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1992
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Against the background of common undesirable impacts of subsidization, the paper studies the role of subsidized decentralized sources in remote areas to create dependable markets.
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The role of energy susidies
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Barnes, D.F.
Halpern, J.
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2000
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This chapter specifies 'good' and affordable subsidiy schemes enhancing access for the poor as well as sustaining incentives for efficient delivery and consumption
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Subventionen und staatliche Beihilfen in Deutschland
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Thöne, M.
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FIFO-Reports, No. 4
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2005
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The report reviews different subsidy-definitions used in Germany and proposes a new, less arbitrary definition. Subsequently, the auhors develop a tool to compile the necessary data.
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Eco-efficiency subsidies
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GTZ
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GTZ
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World Energy Outlook
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Looking at Energy Subdidies: Getting the Prices Right
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IEA
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This study focuses on energy subsidies that encourage overconsumption by keeping prices below cost. It assesses quantitatively the extent of energy subsidies and provides an indicative estimate of the potential gains from removing them — in terms of energy savings, lower carbon dioxide emissions, improved economic efficiency and reduced burdens on government budgets.
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Energy subsidies and costs in urban Ethiopia
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The cases of kerosene and electricity
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Kebede, B.
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Renewable Energy
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2006
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In this article, the significance of kerosene and electricity subsidies in relation to the purchasing power of Ethiopian urban households is examined. The results indicate that subsidies on kerosene prices and electricity tariffs do not significantly change the overall costs for households.
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Private Rural Power
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Harris, C.
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World Bank
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Public Policy for the Private Sector
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2002
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The case study examines network expansion by using an output-based scheme in Guatemala. In this context, it assess factors driving the performance of private companies in a variety of rural contexts and sectors and under diverse legal and regulatory arrangements.
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Output-Based Subsidies for Access
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Early Lessons for Practicioners from Three Recent Offgrid Electrification Projects in Latin America
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Reiche, K.
Rysankova, D.
Goldmark, S.
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2006
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This paper analyzes emerging lessons from three recent projects in Latin America which apply output-based concepts in order to increase access to electricity services in difficult, marginalized areas of Argentina, Bolivia and Nicaragua via innovative private sector-led offgrid business models. The three projects link subsidies to performance in different ways, to fit the respective project development objectives, the local market stage, the needs of small service providers and remote rural users and other project boundary conditions.
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Water, Electricity and the Poor
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Who Benefits from Utility Subsidies?
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World Bank
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World Bank
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2005
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Drawing together empirical research across a wide range of countries, this book documents the prevalence and variants of consumer subsidies found in the developing world and presents a number of indicators that are useful in assessing the degree to which such subsidies benefit the poor. The findings are placed in a broader social protection framework where comparisons are drawn with povertyfocused programs in other sectors using a common metric.
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This report develops best practices for promoting private sector participation and competition in the power sector. It examines the optimum approaches to achieve benefits for consumers of electricity through restructuring, unbundling and privatization.
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| Global Electric Power Reform, Privatization and Liberalization of the Electric Power Industry in Developing Countries
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Besant-Jones, J.
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World Bank
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This paper reviews the progress of the movement to privatize and liberalize the power sector in developing countries. It reviews the forces driving the movement and then describes the steps that should be taken to achieve success.
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| Reforming Power Markets in Developing Countries
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What Have We Learned?
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Besant-Jones, J.
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World Bank
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2006
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This paper compiles the lessons of experience from the reforming power markets of developing countries and transition economies. It focuses on reforms that address the generally poor performance of power markets in developing countries. It also covers reforms in those developing countries with power markets that are performing reasonably well.
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Hall, D.
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This paper reviews the experiences with electricity reforms and privatisation in three east African countries: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The first three sections review each country in turn, looking at the use of independent power producers and reforms in power generation,at the distribution systems and at major developments. A further section reviews the main multinational companies active in electricity in the region. In conclusion, the paper discusses some of the main themes emerging, including the issues of pricing policies; investment and the role of public finance, etc.
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| Private Participation in Infrastructure in Developing Countries
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Trends, Impacts, and Policy Lessons
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Harris, C.
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World Bank
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2003
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The report assesses the impact that the private provision of infrastructure has had on service delivery, and what the consequences for other important goals have been. Finally, it looks at the main policy lessons that can be drawn, and what governments have to do moving forward if they are to ensure that the supply of infrastructure services does not become a bottleneck to growth.
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| What International Investors Look For When Investing In Developing Countries
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Lamech, R.
Saeed, K.
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World Bank
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2003
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To capture international investors’ perceptions of the factors critical to the success or failure of their investments, based on their experience, the World Bank surveyed firms with international equity investments in developing country power sectors.
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| Power Sector Development in Africa
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Mkhwanazi, X.
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2003
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The objective of this paper is to briefly outline the status of the African power sector, discuss some of the problems facing the sector; identify the technical and non technical barriers to electricity trade; identify strategies and policies to upgrade and modernize infrastructure; address the need to promote a regional and sub regional approach; and propose strategies and policies on power sector development.
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| Public and Private Sector Roles in the Supply of Electricity Services
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World Bank
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World Bank
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2004
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This note provides guidance to World Bank Group staff on assessing the suitability of available options for public-private roles in the financing and provision of electricity, and the main steps which staff should take to analyze these options.
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| Más que alimentos en la mesa
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La Real Contribución de la agricultura a la Economía
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Brathwaite, C.W.D.
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Grupo Interagencial de Desarollo Rural
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2003
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[Spanish]
This report quantifies the real contribution of the agricultural sector to economies in eleven American countries and finds an important impact on rural and urban incomes.
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| Productive Uses of Energy for Rural Development
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Cabraal, R.A.
Barnes, D:F.
Agarwal, S.G.
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Annual Review of Environment and Resources, Vol. 30 (2005), pp. 177-144
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2005
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This review utilizes working definition of “productive uses of energy,” which states “in the context of providing modern energy services in rural areas, a productive use of energy is one that involves the application of energy derived mainly from renewable resources to create goods and/or services either directly or indirectly for the production of income or value.” After summariing different views on productive uses of energy, linking of energy with several Millennium Development Goals are analyzed.
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| Maximizing the Productive Uses of Electricity to Increase the Impact of Rural Electrification Programs
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An operational methodology
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de Gouvello, C.
Durix, L.
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ESMAP/World Bank
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ESMAP Formal Report 332/08
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2008
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This paper argues that to be successful, rural electrification programs should target direct impact on livelihoods and revenue generation beyond the provision of connections and kilowatt-hours by implementing electricity projects that affect livelihoods and generate new revenues. The necessity and the modalities of this cooperation with other sectors are discussed and two approaches—the systematic approach and the pragmatic approach—to foster such cooperation are described in this paper. The systematic approach analyzes the technologies used in the production processes of goods and services in a specifi ed rural area. The pragmatic approach follows an opportunistic tactic, taking advantage of preexisting opportunities resulting from the ongoing or planned implementation of another project or program in a given area. It is implemented when conditions are ripe for a quick-win project that would provide rapid revenue-enhancing gains, thanks to access to electricity.Both the systematic and pragmatic approaches are being tested and implemented in Senegal, where they were initially developed and implemented within the Electricity Services in Rural Areas Project (ESRAP) co-fi nanced by the World Bank.
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| A Review of the Evidence and Case Studies in Rural China
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World Bank
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World Bank
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Energy, Poverty and Gender
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2003
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The first section of the report is based on a review of field studies in the People's Republic of China. Following it is a general discussion of current approaches to poverty and gender issues, existing evidence on links between energy, poverty, and gender. The discussion centers on the “vicious circle” of energy poverty: The inability to buy improved energy supplies or equipment results in low productivity, low quality of outputs and an inability to release reproductive2 labor for economic activity, leading to low returns to investment and labor inputs, again limiting possibilities for energy investments.
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| Small Manufacturing Enterprises in Developing Countries
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Little, I.M.D.
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The World Bank Economic Review, Vol. 1 (1987), No. 2, pp. 203-235
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1987
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This article examines aspects of the relationship between establishment size and the pattern and efficiency of factor use, and about the nature and effects of price differentials in factor markets with data from surveys of small manufacturing enterprises. The article also examines India's long-standing policy, unusual among developing countries, of providing special support and protection for small enterprises.
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| Identificación de las Aplicaciones Productivas de la Energía Eléctrica en Sitios Pilotos del Proyecto PERZA, Nicaragua
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Mathieu, P.
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2003
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[Spanish]
This study indentifies new apllications of productive use of energy in selected sites in Nicaragua and wants to reveal new potentials concerning productivity and efficiency.
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| The Small-Scale Manufacturing Sector in Ghana
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A Source of Dynamism or of Subsistence Income?
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Mensah, J.V.
Tribe, M.
Weiss, J.
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Journal of International Development, Vol. 19 (2007), pp. 253-273
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2007
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This study uses survey data from small-scale manufacturing enterprises in Ghana to examine factors affecting performance as well as economic dynamism.
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| Rural Electrification, Micro-finance and Micro and Small Business Development
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Lessons for the Nicaragua Off-grid Rural Electrification Project
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Motta, M.
Reiche, K.
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2001
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This paper outlines the key considerations for designing operations involving a combination of electrification, micro-finance, and business development services for micro and small businesses for developing the private sector in off-grid areas. By doing this, the paper provides a basis for the design of the Nicaragua Off-Grid Rural Electrification Project.
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| Rural nonagricultural activities in development
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Theory and application
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Ranis, G.
Stewart; F.
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Journal of Development Economics, 40, pp. 75-101
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1993
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This paper focusses on the potentially important role of rural nonagricultural activity in the development process. Using the Hymer-Resnick Z-goods model as a point of departure, the authors first show that its pessimistic conclusions are based on rather restrictive assumptions as applied to the colonial period. They relax these assumptions, indicating the theoretical possibility of a
substantially more positive scenario for that period. Subsequently, we analyze the role of Zgoods, traditional and nontraditional, in the post-independence era, again distinguishing between archetypal pessimistic and optimistic cases. Finally, the comparative historical experience of the Philippines and Taiwan is brought to bear to illustrate the argument empirically.
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| How Inadequate Provision of Public Infrastructure and Services Affects Private Investment
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Reinikka, R.
Svensson, J.
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World Bank
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1999
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The authors use microeconomic evidence to show the effects of poor infrastructure services on private investment in Uganda. They find that poor public capital, proxied by an unreliable and inadequate power supply, significantly reduces productive private investments.
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| Modern Energy: Impacts on Micro-enterprises
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DFID
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DFID
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Policy Research Working Paper 2262
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2003
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The objective of this document is to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge with regard to the impacts of modern energy on micro-enterprise and to discuss the nature and extent of linkages that have been found to exist between modern energy and micro-enterprise activity.
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| Summary of Best Practices and Grid Rural Electrification
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Barnes, D.F.
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2003
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This short presentation is about problems linked to rural electrfication and best practices to solve them.
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| Energy for Development in Rural Bangladesh
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Barnes, D.F. et al.
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World Bank
ESMAP
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2006
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The report advocates a welfare-based and growth-enabling strategy for promoting rural energy for development. There are two aspects to the strategy. The first is to satisfy the type of demand that increases household welfare while the second raises growth prospects as energy becomes a direct input in the production process.
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| Meeting the Challenge of Rural Electrification
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The Experience of Successful Programs
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Barnes, D.F.
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World Bank
ESMAP
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2005
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The pace of rural electrification over much of the developing world is painfully slow. In many African and South Asian countries, it is even lower than rural population growth. Well-publicized reports on the problems of some programs have also led to increasing wariness about rural electrification among energy policy makers.
This study focuses on the characteristics of those rural electrification programs that have been successful by examining the accomplishments and difficulties overcome to achieve success.
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| Technical and Economic Assessment of Off-Grid, Mini-Grid and Grid Electrification Technologies
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ESMAP
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World Bank
ESMAP
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ESMAP Technical Paper 121/07
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2007
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The purpose of this report is to convey the results of an assessment of the current and future economic readiness of electric power generation alternatives for developing countries. The objective of the technical and economic assessment is to systematically characterize the commercial and economic prospects of renewable and fossil fuel-fired electricity generation technologies now, and in the near future.
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| Rural electrification policy and institutional linkages
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Haanyika, C.M.
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Energy Policy, Vol. 34 (2006), pp. 2977-2993
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2006
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This article examines the extent to which the market-based reforms in the power sector of developing countries have affected access and affordability of electricity in rural areas and gives informatio on developing appropriate policy and the supporting institutional structures to align rural electrification with reformed power sectors. According to the author, It is cardinal to establish how privatised and commercialised power companies in a reformed power sector could contribute to rural electrification and the role of governments and government agents in facilitating expanded access to electricity in rural areas.
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| Electrifying Africa power through the public sector
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Hall, D.
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2007
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According to the report, Africa needs electricity, not privatisation. Therefore, this report sets the record straight on the failures of privatisation in Africa. Instead it advocates policies based on proven successes.
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| Can the urban poor afford modern energy?
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The case of Ethiopia
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Kebede, B.
Bekele, A.
Kedir, E.
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Energy Policy, Vol. 30 (2002), pp. 1029-1045
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2002
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Comparing rough measures of costs of using modern fuels and purchasing power of the urban poor in Ethiopia, this article finds that, while kerosene is relatively cheap even for the very poor, electricity is extremely expensive even for the relatively well to do. In addition, the article examines the relevance of the ‘energy ladder’ hypothesis. Finally, demand equations for each fuel are econometrically estimated and the elasticities are used to examine price and income effects.
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| Effectiveness of Botswana's Policy on rural electrification
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Ketlogetswe, C.
Mothudi, T.H.
Mothibi, J.
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Energy Policy, Vol. 35 (2007), pp. 1330-1337
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2007
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This paper examines Botswana’s policy on energy supply with the view to confirm or deny any correlation between three factors (geographical set-ups of the communities, inappropriately conseived energy policies, low-income status of most rural inhabitants) and the low-levels of electrical connectivity in the country’s rural communities, as well as many others that may have impacted on this state of affairs. The policy is evaluated by undertaking a comparative study of its implementation on two seemingly geographical contrasting rural communities within the country.
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| The South African National Electrification Programme
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Past Lessons and Future Prospects
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Kotzé, I.A:
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2000
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South Africa embarked on an accelerated electrification programme in the early nineties. In the period 1994 to 1999 close on 2.8 million households were connected to the national electricity grid, increasing the electrification level from about 36% in 1994 to about 68% at the end of 1999. This report surveys the programme structure as well as it drawas main conclusions and develops an alternative to on-grid electrification.
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| Changing energy profiles and consumption patterns following electrification in five rural villages, South Africa
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Madubansi, M.
Shackleton, C.M.
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Energy Policy, Vol. 34 (2006), pp. 4081-4092
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2006
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Following the democratic transition in South Africa in the early 1990s the government has implemented a widespread electrification programme, as well as introduced a free basic electricity allowance as a means of poverty alleviation. This study reports on the patterns of household energy use in five rural settlements in 1991 and again in 2002.
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| Die besten Methoden für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung von Mikro-Hydro-Anlagen in Entwicklungsländern
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GTZ
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GTZ
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This study discusses the experience with micro-hydro plants in Sri Lanka, Peru, Nepal, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Its purpose is to derive best practices. The report encompasses an essential microeconomic analysis of costs and financial earnings of selected plants in the given countries.
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| Peri-Urban Electricity Consumers - A Forgotten but Important Group
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What Can We Do to Electrify Them?
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Floor, W.
Massé, R.
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World Bank
ESMAP
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2001
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This paper concentrates only on the peri-urban population, because this group - according to the Bank - needs to be the priority target if they want to rapidly improve electrification in poor households. This is for several reasons: about forty percent of the world's poor live in peri-urban areas, while households in those areas are easier, and less expensive to electrify than un-served rural households. Moreover, promoting peri-urban electrification could be a win-win solution for utilities, and poor consumers, by preventing illegal connections through a well-planned electrification scheme, that will create a sound environment for a profitable, and expanding business, since peri-urban households are the potential future consumers of the utilities.
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| Rural Electrification: A Field for Social Research
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Rose, J.K.
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Rural Sociology, Vol. 5 (1940), pp. 411-426
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1940
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In this paper, the author examines several questions linked to rural electrification, e.g. if electrification increases farm income, what are the effects in tenant mobility and cityward migration and to what extent community structures are influenced.
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| Productivity Efficiency and Energy Use
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An Historical Perspective
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Schurr, S.H.
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Annals of Operations Research, Vol. 2 (1985), pp. 229-238
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1985
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The paper discusses long-term trends in relationships between energy use and the overall productive efficiency of the American economy.
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| Rural Electrification Policy in South Africa
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Some Recommendations
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Thom, C.
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1999
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This paper presents recommendations on public policy concerning rural electrification in South Africa and includes national electrification priorities, means of enhancing the benefits of rural electrification and the financing.
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| Socio-Economic impacts of rural electrification in Namibia
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Comparisons between grid, solar and unelectrified households
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Wamukonya, N.
Davis, M.
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Energy for Sustainable Development, Vol. 5 (2001), No. 3
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2001
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This paper reports on a study which compared the relative socio-economic impacts of the two technical approache solar home systems and grid extension conducted in Namibia where the government has promoted both options in its rural electrification programme.
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| Rural Energy and Development for Two Billion People
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World Bank
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World Bank
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1996
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This brochure describes the plight of the two billion people without access to modern forms of energy, such as electricity and oil, and summarizes the many ways in which their situation can be improved.
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| Rural Electrification and Development in the Philippines
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Measuring the Social and Economic Benefits
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World Bank
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World Bank
ESMAP
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2002
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The study considers the quantitative value of electrification for rural consumers by moving beyond existing methods for evaluating rural electrification projects. It is discovered that qualitative data related to rural people’s strong desire for electrification can be used to support more quantitative analysis, thereby linking the electrification benefits that rural households value most to larger social processes.
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| Rural Electrification
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Zomers, A.N.
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2001
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The objective of this PhD thesis, which is performed from an utility perspective, is to identify and assess relevant trends, to look ahead to opportunities for electricity supply to rural and remote areas, and to translate the results into recommendations for decision makers. The publication seeks to complement existing literature and to act as a vehicle to transfer specific managerial know how and, in particular, know why.
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| Power Sector Reform and the Implications for Rural Electrification
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Zomers, A.N.
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2007
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This paper discusses some aspects of the ongoing reform of the power sector and its implications for the electrification of rural and remote areas in the developing world, where the majority of the energy poor live.
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| Electric Power for Rural Growth
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How Electricity Affects Rural Life in Developing Countries
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Barnes, D.F.
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Westview Press / Boulder and London
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1988
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This book assesses the effects of central grid rural electrification on the social and economic development of 192 communities in India and Colombia. The study examines the impact on agricultural productivity (through increased irrigation), the quality of life of women and children, business activities, and regional inequities.
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| Evaluation, Erprobung und Weiterentwicklung von PV-Systemen in Indonesien
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Preiser, K.
Schweizer-Ries, P.
Kuhmann, J.
Adib, R.
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BMBF (ordered by)
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2000
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This paper is the final report for the joint project with solar systems in Indonesia and presents experience, lessons learned as well as some technical aspects.
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| Entwicklung durch Energiesysteme
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Solarstromsysteme zur ländlichen Elektrifizierung
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Energiebau Solarstromsysteme GmbH
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This info brochure gives provides technical information on photovoltaic systems.
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| Photovoltaic Technology
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Markets, Economics, and Rural Development
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Erickson, J.D.
Chapman, D.
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World Development, Vol. 23 (1995), No. 7, pp. 1129-1141
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1995
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This paper investigated the motives, economics and development implications of PVs in rural electrification, drawing on field research in the Dominican Republic. The implications of subsidizing a PV rather than investing in further PV research and development are explored.
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| Photovoltaic Applications in Rural Areas in the Developing World
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ESMAP
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World Bank
ESMAP
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ESMAP Technical Paper 009
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2000
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The report provides much useful data and information on the PV technology and its market niche in the developing world. It begins by reviewing PV components and systems, outlining the issues of rural energy and discussing both PVs and conventional rural electrification as potential answers to the problems. The report highlights market niches most appropriate for PVs and reviews the lessons of experience of several PV programs. It concludes with a discussion of the role of governments and funding agencies and how they can best develop and implement PV programs.
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| Connective Power
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Solar Electrification and Social Change in Kenya
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Jacobson, A.
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World Development, Vol. 35 (2007), No. 1, pp. 144-162
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2007
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This article revolves around three main claims about solar electrification in Kenya’s unsubsidized market: (1) The benefits of solar electrification are captured primarily by the rural middle class, (2) Solar electricity plays a modest role in supporting economically productive and education-related activities, but “connective” applications such as television, radio, and cellular telephone charging often receive a higher priority, (3) Solar electrification is more closely tied to increased television use, the expansion of markets, more rural–urban communication, and other processes that increase rural–urban connectivity than to poverty alleviation, sustainable development, or the appropriate technology movement.
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| Renewable energy strategies for rural Africa
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Is a PV-led renewable energy strategy the right approach for providing modern energy to the rural poor ob sub-Saharan Africa?
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Karekezi, S.
Kithyoma, W.
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Energy Policy, Vol. 30 (2002), pp. 1071-1086
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2002
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This article reviews emerging trends in the rural energy sector in sub-Saharan Africa, and discusses the limitations of over-reliance on solar PV. It suggests possible options that could have greater impact on rural energy development (e.g. more efficient use of biomass).
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| World Bank/GEF solar home system projects
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Experiences and lessons learned 1993-2000
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Martinot, E.
Cabraal, A.
Mathur, S.
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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 5 (2001), pp. 39-57
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2001
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Twelve projects provide energy services to off-grid rural households in developing countries by enhancing markets for solar home systems and by removing barriers to their dissemination. Project approaches are reviewed, along with early implementation experience and lessons suggested by experience.
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| Putting solar home system programmes into perspective
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What lesons are relevant?
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van der Vleuten, F.
Stam, N.
van der Plas, R.
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Energy Policy, Vol. 35 (2007), pp. 1439-1451
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2007
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This paper focuses on the lessons that can be learned from the implementation of solar home systems in Africa. Some of the questions answered are: Have policy makers and donors supported SHSs in an efficient way? Are they a luxury item or an essential element in the development process? Can they trigger or facilitate rural electrification?
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| Solar home system electrification as a viable technology option for Africa's development
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Wamukonya, N.
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Energy Policy, Vol. 35 (2007), pp. 6-14
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2007
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This paper is based on a review of the effectiveness of solar home systems (SHS) in Africa in meeting users expectations on a service based analytical approach. A close review of the actual cost of these systems given the services they provide indicates most of the promises remain unmet and hence questions the wisdom of using public funds to support the system at the expense of more appropriate technologies.
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| Best Practices for Photovoltaic Household Electrification Programs
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Lessons from Experiences in Selected Countries
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Cabraal, A.
Cosgrove-Davies, M.
Schaeffer, L.
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World Bank
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1996
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Governments across the developing world have made rural electrification a high priority over the last two decades. Yet despite the rapid expansion of the power sector during this period, by 1990, only about 44 percent of the more than 3.3 billion people living in rural areas had access to grid-based electricity. This paper hence argues that given the constraints of high capital costs and maintenance, there is little chance of achieving universal rural electrification through conventional grid services.
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| REED Toolkit
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A Handbook for Energy Entrepreneurs
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Energy House
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This Toolkit is a step-by-step guide to turning a clean energy business idea into a reality. The topics covered range from defining your personal and business objectives to preparing financial analyses and determining the distribution strategy. In addition to explaining what information is needed in an effective Business Plan, the Toolkit will help to gather that information, and then to present it in an informative and convincing manner. By the end, there is a Business Plan one can use to attract financing and to guide the growth of the company.
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