R. Anil Cabraal|Douglas F. Barnes|Sachin G. Agarwal
PRODUCTIVE USES OF ENERGY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
World Bank|World Bank|World Bank
abstract review utilizes global environment facility gef un food agricultural organization fao working definition productive uses energy states context providing modern energy services rural areas productive use energy one involves application energy derived mainly renewable resources create goods andor services either directly indirectly production income value definition reflects shift toward aspirations millennium development goals mdgs traditionally productive uses energy rather narrowly defined focus direct impact energy use gross domestic product gdp importance motive power agriculture conventional view utility understanding nature development national regional level however order respond international development goals maintaining pace everevolving understanding development important consider traditional thinking may augmented earlier thinking productive uses energy needs updated enhanced understanding tremendous impact energy services education health gender equality indeed refined understanding energy use important public policy implications scarce resources may guided investments may achieve desired national international development goals