Rapid Evidence Review No. 2: What is the evidence for the effectiveness of export promotion through the capacity development of business support organizations (BSOs) in middle-income countries (MICs) in improving export outcomes?

• Forschungsstelle: SECO
• Projektnummer: 2025-WEQA-RER1
• Projekttitel Englisch: Rapid Evidence Review No. 2: What is the evidence for the effectiveness of export promotion through the capacity development of business support organizations (BSOs) in middle-income countries (MICs) in improving export outcomes?

Kurzbeschreibung (Englisch)

This review examines how reliable electricity provision influences urban job creation, drawing on evidence from 29 studies. It finds strong evidence that dependable electricity supply supports economic growth and increases employment, while power outages reduce productivity, business revenues, and job opportunities, particularly for small enterprises and low-income households. Investments in renewable energy and electricity infrastructure also create additional employment. However, the scale and distribution of benefits depend on factors such as urbanization levels, governance quality, inequality, complementary infrastructure, and energy policies. Overall, reliable electricity is a key driver of urban employment and resilience, though further research is needed on long-term and distributional impacts.

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• Rapid Evidence Review No. 1: The effect of reliable provision of electricity on job creation in urban context (with factors of influence) [PDF] 2'812 kB

Gesetzliche Grundlage der Wirksamkeitsüberprüfung (Englisch)

Bundesgesetz über die internationale Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und humanitäre Hilfe (Art. 9)