The decision tree offers a cost effective, scientifically sound, replicable, and transparent method for demonstrating the robustness of a development project in the face of the risks posed by climate change, natural hazards, and other…
Lighting Africa has released a video demonstrating how low-income households and small businesses in rural Kenya have switched from kerosene lamps to portable solar lanterns.
As part of its work on energy and climate adaptation, ESMAP helped support and participated in the First International Conference on Energy and Meteorology (ICEM), “Weather and Climate for the Energy Industry," organized by Australia’s…
ESMAP was highlighted in the World Bank’s recently published 2012 Trust Fund Annual Report as an example of a trust fund that had “fostered innovation in development.” It noted that ESMAP’s approaches to efficient and sustainable…
Lighting Africa is accepting nominations for the Lighting Global Outstanding Product Awards 2012, which will recognize outstanding off-grid lighting products.
In recent years, different approaches to providing aid have emerged. The sector-wide approach (SWAp) is a country-led, results-focused framework that brings together development partners and other stakeholders to coordinate aid within a…
