Energy for Rural Development: A Time to Act

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dc.conference.titleUnited Notions Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy Nairobi, 10-21 August 1981
dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationEconomy Division
dc.coverage.spatialSenegal
dc.coverage.spatialPhilippines
dc.coverage.spatialSri Lanka
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-04T08:55:33Z
dc.date.available2019-07-04T08:55:33Z
dc.date.issued1981-08
dc.descriptionThis report provides an account of a technical and humanitarian initiative developed by the United Nations Environment Programme. It documents experimental projects in Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Senegal, aimed at addressing rural energy deficits through integrated renewable energy systems. Combining wind, solar, and biogas technologies, each pilot site demonstrates a localized, sustainable energy model that seeks to improve living standards, reduce environmental degradation, and promote rural development. In Sri Lanka, an innovative village-scale energy center delivers electricity for lighting, water provision, and public services. The Philippines project focuses on water supply and micro-hydropower for small industries, while Senegal’s experiment centers on solar-powered irrigation and biogas for household cooking. The report reflects early but critical steps toward energy self-sufficiency in underserved communities, emphasizing participatory development, environmental sustainability, and the transformative power of decentralized energy access.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28657
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number44 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectSri Lanka
dc.subjectPhilippines
dc.subjectenergy efficiency
dc.subjectSenegal
dc.subjectrural development
dc.subjectenergy consumption
dc.titleEnergy for Rural Development: A Time to Acten
dc.typeMeeting resource

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