Grid electricity is often said to be critical for long-term human development. But are the substantially higher investment costs justified by the economic impact?
- Professor, Leibniz Institute for Economic Research
A lighting revolution is underway across Africa that’s occurred largely without government or donor involvement.
A massive rural on-grid electrification programme in Rwanda has delivered considerable benefits. But is it the most sensible way to deliver power to remote areas?
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