Rural electrification in Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Synthesis report from the SEI/BUN workshop on rural electrification

摘要

The objectives of the workshop were to review the present state of rural electrification in four countries in East Africa, and identify problems, potential solutions and promising new approaches. Within this framework, it was intended that special attention should be given to bio-electrification - the production of electricity using biomass fuels - and the potential role of solar, wind and small hydro in the production of electricity for rural use. In addition to plenary discussions, three working groups were set up. Each group was asked to identify the main problems and obstacles to progress in its topic area. It was also asked to suggest solutions to the problems identified, outline the most promising proposals for new approaches, and prepare an outline action plan. The Conclusions and Recommendations of the workshop were presented and discussed in detail in a final plenary session. This synthesis document is based on the papers presented to the workshop and the discussions held during the plenary and group meetings. A second volume of the proceedings containing the full text of papers together with the reports of the working groups is published separately by BUN