Political Economy of Kenya Solar Mini-Grid

This research paper examines solar mini-grid projects in northern Kenya to analyze their impact on local communities. The authors utilize a combination of the 4Es framework and "mechanisms of social change" (MOSC) language to map causal pathways and understand how the design and implementation of adaptation projects can lead to both positive and negative socio-economic and ecological outcomes.

• The authors apply a combined analytical approach using the 4Es framework and "mechanisms of social change" (MOSC) language to map solar mini-grid projects in northern Kenya and their impact on local communities. This methodology is intended to improve the analysis of current climate change programs and the design of future adaptation interventions.
• While international development aid is seen as essential for climate adaptation in low-income countries, research indicates that poor project design and implementation can result in significant negative ecological and socio-economic effects at the local level. Identifying the specific causal mechanisms within complex systems that lead to these unintended outcomes remains a difficult task.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2021). Political Economy of Kenya Solar Mini-Grid. https://www.sei.org/publications/political-economy-kenya-solar-mini-grid/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Political Economy of Kenya Solar Mini-Grid. 2021. https://www.sei.org/publications/political-economy-kenya-solar-mini-grid/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2021political, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Political Economy of Kenya Solar Mini-Grid}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2021}, month = sep, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/political-economy-kenya-solar-mini-grid/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }