Community-Based Electric Micro-Grids Can Contribute to Rural Development: Evidence from Kenya
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Community-Based Electric Micro-Grids Can Contribute to Rural Development: Evidence from Kenya
Please (2009) Summary.— In this paper we clarify the mechanisms through which rural electrification can contribute to rural development. Through a detailed case study analysis of a community-based electric micro-grid in rural Kenya, we demonstrate that access to electricity enables the use of electric equipment and tools by small and micro enterprises, resulting in significant improvement in pr...
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عنوان ژورنال: World Development
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0305-750X
DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2008.11.005