Rapid Evidence Review No. 1: The effect of reliable provision of electricity on job creation in urban context (with factors of influence)

• Unité de recherche: SECO
• Numéro de projet: 2025-WEQA-RER1
• Titre du projet anglais: Rapid Evidence Review No. 1: The effect of reliable provision of electricity on job creation in urban context (with factors of influence)

Description succincte (Anglais)

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.

Documents annexés

• 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

Base légale de l'évaluation (Anglais)

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