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Clean Energy
for Development

The Clean Energy for Development research initiative supports 12 research projects that operate in 27 countries across three thematic bases: clean energy transition, micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and women and youth.

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Clean Energy Solutions for Agriculture: Empowering MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa

20 February 2025

In the face of climate change and its disproportionate impact on agriculture, finding sustainable solutions for smallholder farmers is more critical than ever. With agriculture being the backbone of many Sub-Saharan African economies, adopting low-carbon technologies in this sector offers immense potential to drive inclusive economic growth while ensuring environmental sustainability. A collaborative initiative for […]

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Clean energy transition in fragile contexts

Tuesday 18 March 2025

Progressing clean energy transitions in fragile contexts—marked by conflict, political instability, economic crises, and climate related uncertainty —poses significant challenges. How can ambitious climate action and inclusive, just energy transitions thrive in such environments? What role do states, civil society, small and medium sized businesses’ and international financial institutions have to play in ensuring a […]

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Learning

An Overview of Impact Pathways

27 November 2024

The CEDCA Overview of Impact Pathways (Figure 1) presents a visual summary of key impact pathways from across the 12 projects of the Clean Energy for Development: A Call to Action (CEDCA) initiative, funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). It is the result of an analysis of initial documentation from each of the […]

Credit: Aisha Nanyiti, PEP.

A photograph of a group of people gathering outside, listening to one person at the centre of the photo. The earth in the background is bright green, and the sun is shining.

Blog

Clean Energy Solutions for Agriculture: Empowering MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa

20 February 2025

In the face of climate change and its disproportionate impact on agriculture, finding sustainable solutions for smallholder farmers is more critical than ever. With agriculture being the backbone of many Sub-Saharan African economies, adopting low-carbon technologies in this sector offers immense potential to drive inclusive economic growth while ensuring environmental sustainability. A collaborative initiative for […]

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