1. Linking Electrification and Productive Use James Morrissey

2. Linking Electrification and Productive Use
The specific importance of productive use – virtuous cycles and scale
Focus on understanding determinants of productive use to support policy advocacy
Non-systematic review of studies
Review of literature reviews
Review of the Rural Non-Farm Economy

3. Findings
Rural electrification drives positive impacts, but highly variable
Causes of variability:
Nature of the electricity supply
Availability of other services
Larger socio-economic context
Quality of studies
Largest determinant repeatedly found to be the existence of a vibrant economic base or access to markets

4. Conclusions and Questions
Electrification efforts should be
Reliable and sufficient
Bundled with complimentary policies and services
Integrated into broader, comprehensive rural development plan
Cautious about impacts on incomes
How do we:
Responsibly advocate for energy access?
Engage with issues of sustainability?
Message on this in ways that maintain urgency of electrification but capture complexity?