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R43593African Affairs
Powering Africa: Challenges of and U.S. Aid for Electrification in Africa
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: August 2015
August 17, 2015
Summary
This report discusses the Power Africa initiative; policy problems and challenges related to power sector development in Africa; long-term perspectives on energy poverty, need, and future development; and raises some possible oversight questions and issues for Congress.
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