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Issue | May - June 2016

July 5 2016 Mini Grids: Bringing Low Cost, Timely Electricity to the Rural Poor Innovations and declining costs have made mini grids a viable option to boost economic activity in areas that would otherwise be waiting years for grid connection.

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July 4 2016
ESMAP-financed project takes a unique approach for increasing adoption rates by focusing on value chain integration and results-based commercial distribution through the Distribution Challenge Fund (DCF) competition.
June 27 2016
Efficient and green logistics will improve competitiveness, energy efficiency, and reduce harmful emissions while enhancing China'€™s infrastructure networks, connectivity, and integration in the sector.
June 22 2016
Currently, close to 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa live without electricity access, underlining the reality that the region simply does not generate enough power to meet its needs. Given Africa's power sector needs far exceed most countries' already stretched public finances, it is crucial for governments to attract greater levels of private investment to scale up generation capacity and help take electricity to those who need it most, according to a new report supported by ESMAP.
July 4 2016
ESMAP support is strengthening the capacity of local municipalities to plan and implement energy efficiency activities and to prepare related investments.

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Published on: 06/01/2016