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Energy Access theme, Policy Implementation Phase (Energy Access III)

Due to limited time and resources available during the Policy Research phase (Energy Access I) and the Dissemination phases (Energy Access II), the “Access” Working Group could only provide evidence based on the limited secondary data that was available. The Working Group could not fully determine who among the poor would derive the greatest benefit from the proposed policy options nor did the Group provide a detailed implementation guidance. The objective of the Policy Implementation phase (Energy Access III) is to address these challenges.

Each Centre will select one of the following policy option/recommendations that has been successfully implemented in at least two developing countries and prepare detailed case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of the policy option/recommendation.

  • “Ring-fencing” (protecting) funds for the electrification of the poor.

  • Sequencing of reforms to prioritize the needs of the poor.

  • Explicit focus on the poor in the reform process.

  • Participation of the poor in the electrification initiatives.

  • Measures that support low-cost technology options that lower the cost of electrifying the poor.

The Policy Implementation Phase theme work will include examining the envisaged benefits that would flow to different income groups among the poor as well as providing detailed guidance on the most appropriate implementation approach. The five policy option/recommendations forming the base for the Policy Implementation Phase theme are all common findings of the prior Policy Research and Dissemination phases of the “Energy Access” studies.

The Policy Implementation phase of the GNESD “Energy Access” Working Group commenced December 2004 and is expected to be of 12 months duration. Outcomes will include an implementation guide for Policy Makers and an accompanying Synthesis/Compilation report

The Theme coordinator is Steven Karekezi of AFREPREN, Kenya.

 

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