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The study analyzes 122 demand-side low-carbon energy innovations within Ontario's energy technology innovation system (ETIS) to evaluate their alignment with energy justice frameworks. While availability, affordability, and information are generally addressed, the study finds a lack of user involvement and a systemic bias toward private businesses over marginalized groups like renters and low-income households. The research highlights that government-delivered or regulated providers are more likely to prioritize energy justice than decentralized actors.

The report evaluates the PSDP's interventions with SMMEs in Botswana, categorising them into those hindered by the enabling environment, nascent manufacturers, and those lacking specific skills training. While individual interventions showed positive results, the report highlights a failure in policy implementation regarding micro-financing and suggests that targeted donor support for audited SMMEs can unlock regional value chains in markets like Namibia and Zambia.

The research paper examines whether the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has led to governance improvements in member states using the 2014 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) as a benchmark. The author finds mixed results: while 10 of 17 reviewed countries showed some progress—most notably Rwanda—others like Mali and Benin experienced regression. The paper concludes that there is no obvious direct positive correlation between APRM reviews and improved IIAG scores, largely because member states have failed to systematically implement the required National Programmes of Action (NPoA). To improve, the author recommends strengthening peer pressure, increasing secretariat support for national planning, and enhancing civil society engagement to ensure domestic accountability.