Assessing Opportunities for Solar Lanterns to Improve Educational Outcomes in Off-Grid Rural Areas: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial
Summary. A randomized controlled trial in rural Zambia tested whether solar lanterns improve children's educational outcomes. The study found no relationship between receiving a solar lantern and improved exam performance or study habits. The researchers conclude that solar lanterns are not cost-effective for improving education in developing countries, partly because flashlights already dominate rural lighting and improved energy access alone does not significantly impact learning.
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Stojanovski, O., Thurber, M. C., Wolak, F. A., Muwowo, G., & Harrison, K.. (2021). Assessing Opportunities for Solar Lanterns to Improve Educational Outcomes in Off-Grid Rural Areas: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial. The World Bank Economic Review. https://doi.org/10.1093/wber/lhab002
Stojanovski, Ognen, et al. “Assessing Opportunities for Solar Lanterns to Improve Educational Outcomes in Off-Grid Rural Areas: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial.” The World Bank Economic Review, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1093/wber/lhab002.
Stojanovski, Ognen, Mark C. Thurber, Frank A. Wolak, George Muwowo, and Kat Harrison. 2021. “Assessing Opportunities for Solar Lanterns to Improve Educational Outcomes in Off-Grid Rural Areas: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial.” The World Bank Economic Review. https://doi.org/10.1093/wber/lhab002.
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