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In the early days of the global energy access movement, success was often measured by the number of lightbulbs turned on or households connected to mini-grids. There was a widespread expectation that expanding access to electricity would naturally catalyse economic development.
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The average age of a vehicle in Ethiopia is 20 years. In Kenya, the average age easily surpasses a decade, while in Rwanda, the average taxi is 24 years old. Similar numbers can be seen across East Africa, and indeed the entire continent.
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This perspective article discusses whether energy access programs in rural Sub-Saharan Africa reach the poor in a way that most policy actors claim. We examine on- and off-grid electrification as well as improved cooking.
Achieving SDG 7, which aims to ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy, requires more than just deploying infrastructure. It also depends on empowering consumers of renewable energy solutions—particularly those involved in Productive Uses of Energy (PUE)—to maintain and repair their systems effectively.
In 2024, CGAP and MFR research explored trends and challenges in trying to close the gender gap for small borrowers, specifically examining how different institutional structures link to different outcomes.

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