New evidence shows that light improves the potential learning of citizens and may help reduce the cycle of poverty. Rural electrification may have a direct impact on reducing primary school dropout, a recent study published by the IDB's Energy Division shows that Schooling is associated with the reduction of child labor and is considered an important step in the search to … [Read more...] about Light for rural education: more Energy to reduce School Dropout
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Where is Pokigron? Lighting up and developing a community identity
In the norther region of South America, in a small village surrounded by the forest and by the not distant Atlantic Ocean, a group of young students in a rural school learn about the graphic representation of earth. In the world map, these pupils could see their country sharing border with Brazil, Guyana and French Guiana, but they could also identify their own … [Read more...] about Where is Pokigron? Lighting up and developing a community identity
How to Turn on the Lights in Haiti
"How to turn on the light in Haiti" (available in Spanish) tells the story of a successful rural electrification program in Haiti, a program that could be implemented in other rural areas of Latin America and the Caribbean. … [Read more...] about How to Turn on the Lights in Haiti
Improving Rural Electrification in Panama
In the last decade, Panama has significantly increased its electricity coverage rates and the level of rural electrification coverage has increased from 57.6%, representing about 115,000 households without electricity services in 2005, to 91% in 2015. … [Read more...] about Improving Rural Electrification in Panama