Smart Power Connect | September 2021

Energy plays a critical role in increasing productivity and improving livelihoods. However, the complex nexus between sources of electricity and how that power is used productively in rural value chains and businesses remains under-explored. Until this changes, opportunities to transform lives across the world are being missed.

Smart Power Myanmar, in collaboration with TFE Energy, has spent the last 18 months taking a deep dive into the nexus of agriculture and energy, identifying critical opportunities to both end energy poverty and significantly enhance rural productivity. The result is a comprehensive, actionable guide for policymakers and practitioners seeking to understand and strategically invest in energy access along agricultural value chains. Its contents are applicable across multiple geographies, providing a unique opportunity to transform communities across the Global South.