Publication: Maximizing the Productive Uses of Electricity to Increase the Impact of Rural Electrification Programs : An Operational Methodology
Date
2008-04
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Published
2008-04
Author(s)
de Gouvello, Christophe
Durix, Laurent
Abstract
Rural electrification programs are
generally motivated by the effective and lasting impacts
that they are expected to generate in the field. While there
may be some natural trickle down effect from the massive
investments required to reach high rates of rural
electrification, spontaneous positive effects on social and
economic development are generally limited by a number of
local bottlenecks. Two of the most important deterrents to
the productive uses of electricity are the lack of technical
knowledge and skills of potential users and the financial
means to acquire the relevant equipment. 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.
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Citation
“de Gouvello, Christophe; Durix, Laurent. 2008. Maximizing the Productive Uses of Electricity to Increase the Impact of Rural Electrification Programs : An Operational Methodology. ESMAP formal report;no. 332/08. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/17538 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”