Guides for Electric Cooperative Development and Rural Electrification

NRECA International produced this publication to advance the basic understanding of rural electrification development for policymakers, donor organizations, and practitioners. The publication leads the reader through ten self-contained modules covering the organizational, legal, technical, and financial aspects of rural electrification project design and implementation and electric cooperative development.

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1. Legal and Institutional Enabling Systems for Sustainable Electric Cooperative Development
2. Guide for the Creation of Electric Cooperatives
3. Roles and Responsibilities of Electric Cooperative Boards of Directors
4. Business Plan for Electric Cooperatives
5. Methodology for Evaluating Feasibility of Rural Electrification Projects
6. Consumer Willingness to Pay and Economic Benefit Analysis of Rural Electrification Projects
7. Distribution Line Design and Cost Estimation for Rural Electrification Projects
8. Financial Analysis of Rural Electrification Projects
9. Productive Uses of Electricity
10. Design and Implementation Guidelines for Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems for Rural Electrification Projects

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