Learning Curves: Does Electrification Improve Quality of Rural Life? ADB's Assistance for Rural Electrification in Bhutan
Asian Development Bank | December 2010
Abstract
This study evaluates the impact of two ADB-funded rural electrification projects in Bhutan: The study aims to (i) evaluate the performance of the two projects based on relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and likely sustainability; and (ii) conduct a rigorous quantitative evaluation of the projects impact, focusing on three broad areas influencing quality of life (economic, social, and environmental) and their sustainability. It also identifies key lessons and offers recommendations for ADB management in enhancing development effectiveness of rural electrification in Bhutan
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Asian Development Bank. 2010. Learning Curves: Does Electrification Improve Quality of Rural Life? ADB's Assistance for Rural Electrification in Bhutan. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/3418. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.Keywords
Household Energy Consumption
Industrial Energy Consumption
Results-Based Monitoring And Evaluation
Evaluation Techniques
Evaluation Studies
Evaluation Methods
Commercial Energy
Domestic Energy
Energy Demand
Energy Prices
Energy Pricing Policy
Energy Supply
Primary Energy Supply
Development Indicators
Social Participation
Low Income Groups
Income Generation
Newly Industrializing Countries
Power resource
Electric power
Energy development
Renewable energy resource
Energy assistance
Energy tax credit
Electric power consumption
Cost effectiveness
Supply and demand
Prices
Energy resource
Energy consumption
Price Indexes
Infrastructure
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