Power Sector: Topic Guide
This guide provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities in providing access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity
Abstract
Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy, for households and businesses, is an essential ingredient for poverty reduction and inclusive economic growth. In many developing countries, the lack of adequate energy services is a key constraint to growth and ‘ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all’ has become a priority in the development agenda, clearly articulated in the 7th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).
This Topic Guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the importance of electricity to the achievement of the SDGs, and the major challenges and opportunities in providing access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity. It aims to highlight the entry-points for improving the performance of the power sector in developing countries, and the potential role of development agencies, as well a wider set of stakeholders including policy-makers and practitioners, engaged in strengthening the performance of the power sector.
Citation
Elizabeth Gogoi, Esmeralda Sindou & Bothwell Batidzirai. Power Sector: Topic Guide. EPS PEAKS, UK (2016) 55 pp.
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