This presentation focuses on the rural areas in Swaziland's access to electricity. Commitment from Government has continued to promote rural and regional development through the Regional Development Fund (RDF) and Tinkhundla Centres. In 2015/16, Government provided E80 million to the Fund, which was utilized to deliver rural electrification projects in various communities. In 2016/17, Government will increase the allocation to E88 million. The country has also set the target for access to modern clean energy solutions in Swaziland to 75% by 2018, 85% by 2020 and universal access attained by year 2025 proposed Rural Electrification Strategy and Action Plan for Swaziland.
Reference:
Simelane, S. 2018. Swaziland’s access to electricity success story. African Utility Week, 15-17 May 2018, CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa
Simelane, S. (2018). Swaziland’s access to electricity success story. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10221
Simelane, Sengiphile. "Swaziland’s access to electricity success story." (2018): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10221
