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September 23, 2013
The disturbing relationship between energy availability and healthcare
A number of healthcare functions are dependent on electricity availability. A number of women give birth to children in dark in their own houses, taking on overwhelming odds, simple because they cannot afford to pay for a candle, and the nearest hospital lacks electricity. Read more here
September 23, 2013
Lack of energy, a costly barrier to development and growth
Africa is not unlike a developed country in the way that it requires electricity for most of its important functions. In developed countries, electricity is used in slightly different ways than in Africa, where energy is a prerequisite for development. Everything, including education, healthcare, etc. is dependent on energy, as […]
September 23, 2013
Reducing energy poverty in India
Despite numerous demonstrations on how low cost solar technologies could indeed change lives of people at the base of the pyramid, several barriers keep the concept from going mainstream, ensuring that millions of people in the country remain in energy poverty. Read more here.
September 23, 2013
The real threat to Pakistan: Power-crisis, not terrorism
More people are affected by Pakistan’s power situation than its escalating scene of mass violence occurences. This statement may be surprising, but is true nevertheless. Pakistanis suffer as much as 20 hours of power outages each day. No clear line of authority may be one cause of dismal electricity condition […]
September 23, 2013
Wireless, the next revolution in electricity
According to Gaurav Gupta, the Asia Director of Dalberg, “wireless” is better for the planet, and is good for the poor and deprived on the planet as well. The poor did not choose to go wireless by choice, and neither was innovation often targeted at serving this segment which most […]
September 23, 2013
Africa: Growth in solar lantern imports overwhelm importers, phenomenal uptake of solar lights in the continent
According to a new report by the International Finance Corporation, Africa is set to become the largest market of off grid solar imports. The past three years have seen an increase of 300% in terms of solar products imports. A number of projects involving solar lanterns and other products were […]
September 23, 2013
Lok Capital ready to invest in micro-grid solar projects in rural India
Lok Capital, a firm that makes equity investments in social enterprises that make impact on low income communities, is now ready to look at renewable energy and farming ventures that make direct impact. Under renewable energy, the firm is open to investing in micro-grids or charging stations or products such […]
September 23, 2013
Second study to ascertain relationship between biomass fuel usage and anaemia and stunting
A new study digs back into data from the 2006-2007 Swaziland Demographic and Health Survey, to look at health statistics of 1150 children aged 6-36 months to ascertain if there is indeed a relationship between anaemia & stunting, and usage of biomass fuels. While other factors resulted in stunting, a […]
September 23, 2013
US: University of Washington students acquire grant to make cleaner cookstoves
University of Washington engineers recently acquired a grant of US$900,000 from the US Department of Energy to design a cookstove that addresses the challenge of inefficient cookstoves, a problem that kills an estimated 3.5 million people annually (according to The Lancet GBD study). About 500 million people, 42% of the […]
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GST 2.0 and Tax Cuts: Can They Make Growth Fairer and Greener?
India's latest GST reform, being termed as GST 2.0, is more than just slashing rates. By simplifying the tax structure, cutting levies on essentials, and supporting renewable infrastructure, it's open..
Reimagining Sports in CSR: From Tokenism to a Vehicle for Multiplying Impact
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Interactive SHG Map of India: 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups are spread across 27 States and 6 UTs in India
Under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), India has 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) spread across 27 states and 6 Union Territories. Each of these small, self-governed, and peer-co..