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A systems thinking approach for energy markets in fragile places

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Energy is a priority for refugees yet traditional approaches for its delivery are costly and ineffective, while energy access often falls away once aid is withdrawn. By adopting a market systems approach, aid can do more to ensure access to energy in fragile places is more effective and sustainable.

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    Anoushka Boodhna, Corrie Sissons & Jessica Fullwood-Thomas

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Boodhna, A., Sissons, C. & Fullwood-Thomas, J. A systems thinking approach for energy markets in fragile places. Nat Energy 4, 997–999 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-019-0519-7

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