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The study examines a 60 kW solar mini-grid in Mpanta, Zambia, finding that a lack of local socioeconomic integration and poor expectation management have hindered the transition from traditional fuels to modern energy services.

The document examines why small-scale mango farmers in Kenya have low adoption rates for harvesting and post-harvest technologies despite their potential to reduce crop losses, which exceed 25%. Using service-design methods, the study identifies that farmers prioritize quantity over quality due to limited access to high-value export markets and a reliance on brokers. It argues that technology promotion must account for the entire value chain, including the roles of brokers and farmers' organizations, and suggests that investments in quality-improving technologies must be paired with improved market access and refrigerated transport.

The report uses service design and customer journey mapping to analyze the mango value chain in Kenya, specifically focusing on women farmers in Tana River and Meru Counties. It identifies that while there is interest in technologies like cold storage and pulping machines to bypass brokers, adoption is hindered by high costs, lack of market access, and a prevailing farming strategy that prioritizes quantity over quality. The study concludes that technology alone is insufficient and must be accompanied by holistic support in business modeling, financing, and market creation.

The research examines why households in Kenya and Zambia purchase advanced cookstoves and the factors that determine whether they consistently adopt them. While financial accessibility, fuel savings, and aspirational appeal drive initial purchases, long-term adoption depends on the stove's actual performance and the availability of technical support during the learning phase.