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Experience in Off-Grid Rural Bangladesh

By: Shahidur R. Khandker,Hussain A. Samad,Zubair K.M. Sadeque,Mohammed Asaduzzaman,Mohammad Yunus,A.K. Enamul Haque

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Experience in Off-Grid Rural Bangladesh

By: Shahidur R. Khandker,Hussain A. Samad,Zubair K.M. Sadeque,Mohammed Asaduzzaman,Mohammad Yunus,A.K. Enamul Haque

Bangladesh has the world s fastest growing off-grid solar home system coverage, yet only 10% of mainly rural households have so far benefited. A key policy issue is whether the partial subsidy provided under the current program should be continued and this study highlights how the social benefits far exceed the cost of the subsidy.

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113

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World Bank Publications

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1464803757

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9781464803758

Handbook on Impact Evaluation

Quantitative Methods and Practices

By: Shahidur R. Khandker,Gayatri B. Koolwal,Hussain A. Samad

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Handbook on Impact Evaluation

Quantitative Methods and Practices

By: Shahidur R. Khandker,Gayatri B. Koolwal,Hussain A. Samad

Public programs are designed to reach certain goals and beneficiaries. Methods to understand whether such programs actually work, as well as the level and nature of impacts on intended beneficiaries, are main themes of this book.

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262

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World Bank Publications

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082138029X

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9780821380291

Beyond Ending Poverty

The Dynamics of Microfinance in Bangladesh

By: Shahidur R. Khandker,M.A. Baqui Khalily,Hussain A. Samad

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Beyond Ending Poverty

The Dynamics of Microfinance in Bangladesh

By: Shahidur R. Khandker,M.A. Baqui Khalily,Hussain A. Samad

The recent past has witnessed phenomenal growth in MFIs around the world. Today as many as 200 million people are beneficiaries of microfinance. Given its worldwide attention, microfinance has received serious criticism, including the argument that it is a fad with less-than-expected benefits for the poor. Surely, microfinance is not without any pitfalls. Yet the premise of improving access to financial services for consumption smoothing by the poor has never been a subject of controversy. What has been controversial is whether microfinance can alleviate poverty. That the poor lack an effective and affordable alternative financing mechanism to support income generation does not necessarily mean microfinance is a panacea since it involves entrepreneurial skills, which many poor lack. It is little wonder that studies evaluating the benefits of microfinance have produced conflicting results. Of course, study findings are contextual: They are positive in conducive environments and less so in unfavorable ones. Microfinance must be distinguished from anti-poverty schemes (e.g., conditional cash transfers) because benefits from microfinance-supported activities, which involve participants’ entrepreneurial skills and ability, take time to realize. This book using household long panel survey of 1991/92-2010/11 from Bangladesh addresses some of criticisms—including whether pushing microfinance has made it redundant as a tool for poverty reduction—while investigating whether it still matters for the poor after two decades of extensive growth. The book’s findings confirm the positive effects of continued borrowing from a microfinance program. Despite a manifold increase in microfinance borrowing, loan recovery has not declined and long-term borrowers are not trapped in poverty or debt. Interest rates charged by MFIs are not too high for realizing returns on investment, although the MFIs have scope for lowering them. The book is expected to contribute to the ongoing debate on the cost-effectiveness of microfinance as a tool for inclusive growth and development. It is expected to fill knowledge gaps in understanding the various virtues of microfinance against its portrayal as having drifted from its original poverty-reduction mission.

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336

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World Bank Publications

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1464808953

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9781464808951

Power and People

The Benefits of Renewable Energy in Nepal

By: Sudeshna Ghosh Banerjee,Avjeet Singh,Hussain A. Samad

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The Benefits of Renewable Energy in Nepal

By: Sudeshna Ghosh Banerjee,Avjeet Singh,Hussain A. Samad

This report is an output of the technical assistance activity carried out over 2008-2010 to Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC), which is the nodal renewable energy agency of Nepal. This study has been designed to establish a monitoring system for AEPC to continually measure the results of the renewable energy programs against the targets and to organize an evaluation system that measures the impact of micro-hydro installations on rural livelihoods. Given AEPCs highly visible role, the need to develop a system that provides information on a wide range of technical, operational, and financial parameters is similarly high. This study developed a robust yet simple M and E framework for all the programs of AEPC that is focused on the needs of the decision-makers, as well as the interests of the relevant stakeholders. The integrated M and E system encompasses all of AEPCs programs in micro-hydro, solar, biomass, improved water mills, and biogas, and builds its capacity to execute it. The focus has been to develop performance indicators across the entire causal chain from project intervention to on-the-ground impacts. The M and E framework incorporates not only the activities undertaken and the outputs but also the impact on the beneficiaries which is critical to gain a better perspective of the impact of the interventions and to support future planning processes and decision-making. The final impacts of electrification on households and businesses are evaluated using a primary household and enterprise survey. A wide range of outcomes including quality of lighting, income generation, health, education, fertility, womens empowerment, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction are considered. AEPC is now equipped with not only the state-of-the-art monitoring system but also with a trained staff to sustainably manage and add to the system, as required.

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141

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World Bank Publications

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0821387790

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9780821387795

Sustainable Fuel Technologies Handbook

By: Suman Dutta,Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

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Sustainable Fuel Technologies Handbook

By: Suman Dutta,Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

Sustainable Fuel Technologies Handbook provides a thorough thermodynamic analysis of new and current methods to give detailed insight into energy efficiency processes. This book includes the production methods, storage systems, and applications in various engines, as well as the safety related issues associated with all stages of production, storage, and utilization. With a comparison of cost implications and a techno-economic evaluation checking the feasibility of sustainable fuel use, this handbook is an invaluable reference source for researchers, professionals, and scientists working in the field of sustainability. The present power from solar, biomass, wind, hydrogen and other forms of renewable energy generated from sustainable sources can be harvested by various means and utilized in a variety of industries, supporting the need for clean fuels in modern society. However, there is still limited global availability and insufficient storage, which are required for efficient and effective harvesting of sustainable fuels. - Discusses new and innovative sustainable fuel technologies - Provides an integrated approach for modern tools, methodologies, and indicators in sustainable technologies - Evaluates advanced fuel technologies alongside other transformational options

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594

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Academic Press

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0128225602

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9780128225608

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Surge in Solar-Powered Homes

Surge in Solar-Powered Homes

Handbook on Impact Evaluation

Handbook on Impact Evaluation

Beyond Ending Poverty

Beyond Ending Poverty

Power and People

Power and People

Sustainable Fuel Technologies Handbook

Sustainable Fuel Technologies Handbook

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