Energy for rural livelihoods : a framework for sustainable decision making / Yacob Mulugetta ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mulugetta, Yacob.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy policy--Developing countries.

Energy policy.

Energy development.

Developing countries.

Energy development--Developing countries.

Sustainable development--Developing countries.

Sustainable development.

Rural development--Developing countries.

Rural development.

Physical Description:

xiv, 154 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Bourton-on-Dunsmore, UK : ITDG, 2005.

Summary:

The energy challenge for the 21st century is to integrate social priorities, environmental issues, financial constraints, gender differences, demographic characteristics, technical considerations, and institutional frameworks into a coherent decision-making framework. Energy for Rural Livelihoods is an accessible, illustrated guidance manual for this task.

This book presents a range of analytical techniques integrating technical, economic, social, institutional, and environmental criteria for 'good practice' in energy provision. The practical application of these techniques in real situations is described and illustrated through case studies and experiences from previous rural energy activities from around the developing world.

This is a key text for energy analysts, policy makers, development workers, researchers, academics, and energy industry experts.

Contents:

Energy services and rural livelihoods 2

Decision making in the rural energy sector 4

Purpose of the manual 5

The structure of the manual 6

2 Energy services and technology choice 9

Assessment methods for energy demand and supply 10

Technology and skills 17

Standards, specifications and quality control 20

3 Social development assessment 26

Social assessment methods and tools 26

Applying social assessment methods and tools 37

4 Economic and financial appraisal 53

Some discussion 54

The principles of economic appraisal 55

Economic appraisal methods 56

Limitations of financial appraisal 66

5 Environmental and resource assessment 72

Environmental analysis techniques 73

Discussion on energy, environment and development 90

6 Institutional appraisal and development 94

Institutions in the energy sector 95

Applying institutional assessment methods and tools 100

7 Case study: energy services for the Satsy cooperative 122

Social development needs 124

Technology considerations 129

Economic assessment: pre-feasibility study 134

Environmental consideration 136

Institutional development 141.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [147]-149) and index.

ISBN:

1853394874

OCLC:

48195005