A Multi-Stakeholder Governance Model for Decentralized Energy Access in Rural Communities

Mohammed Lawal Giwah, Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu, Emmanuel Augustine Etukudoh, Ebimor Yinka Gbabo · 2023 · Open MIND

Summary. This paper proposes a multi-stakeholder governance model for decentralized energy systems in rural areas. The model emphasizes inclusivity, transparency, accountability, subsidiarity, and resilience while defining roles for government, private sector, communities, and NGOs. It addresses institutional gaps through collaborative decision-making, blended financing, regulatory harmonization, and local capacity building to improve rural electrification sustainability and scalability.

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Giwah, M. L., Nwokediegwu, Z. Q. S., Etukudoh, E. A., & Gbabo, E. Y.. (2023). A Multi-Stakeholder Governance Model for Decentralized Energy Access in Rural Communities. Open MIND. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21683964

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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21683964
Categories: energy, policy, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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