| Introduction of community-based off-grid renewable electricity in developing countries is desirable from the viewpoint of fostering inclusive growth | |
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| Assistance by governments and international institutions such as development banks, coupled with utilizing private sector skills on energy management and novel financing methods are the keys to overcoming them | Southeast Asia provides an ideal ground for demonstration, since the region is endowed with abundant renewable resources as well as a significant need for off-grid electricity |
Identified impediments include inadequacies in accumulation of relevant data, management skills, financing and harmonization.
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