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Gender and renewable energy in rural Nigeria.

Comfort O. Chukuezi · 2009 · International NGO Journal

Summary. Poor women in rural Nigeria rely on traditional biomass fuels that harm their health and wellbeing. Expanding access to renewable energy sources can reduce this burden while advancing multiple development goals: poverty reduction, improved health and education, environmental protection, and women's empowerment.

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Chukuezi, C. O.. (2009). Gender and renewable energy in rural Nigeria. International NGO Journal. https://doi.org/10.5897/ingoj.9000058

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DOI
10.5897/ingoj.9000058
Countries
Nigeria
Regions
Africa
Categories
energy, climate-and-environment
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2026-04-28