Document Type
Report
Abstract
Access to modern energy services is central to enhancing rural incomes, reducing poverty and achieving the Millennium Development Goals; however, it is not sufficient in and of itself (Barnes 1988; Barnes & Floor 1996; Barnes & Foley 2003; Bose 1993; Cabraal et al 2005; Department for International Development 2002; Modi et al 2006; Saghir 2005; The World Bank 2001; The World Bank Group 2004; UN-Energy 2005; United Nations Development Program 2006). Energy services need to be integrated into a broader development program that also delivers other rural development services such as agricultural improvement technologies, healthcare and education, in order to play a transformative role in the economy of the rural poor. In recognition of this, the focus in development agencies is on enhancing the productive uses of energy (Cabraal et al 2005; Energy Sector Management Assistance Program 2005; Kapadia 2003).
Publication Date
9-26-2007
Recommended Citation
Kapadia, Kamal, "Electrification, Economic Development and Poverty Alleviation: Examining the Role of Macro-factors in Sri Lanka" (2007). Link Foundation Energy Fellowship Reports. 26.
https://repository.fit.edu/link_energy/26
Comments
Link Foundation Fellowship for the years 2005-2007