Lattanzio KIBS is evaluating the Rwanda Energy Access and Quality Improvement Project (EAQIP) on behalf of the World Bank for the Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL)

The Republic of Rwanda has experienced significant economic growth, largely driven by public investments. One of the main sectors of progress is the energy sector, where access to electricity has increased from 6% in 2008 to 65% in 2021. The government's National Strategy for Transformation (NST1) aims to achieve universal access to electricity by 2024, including both grid and off-grid solutions. To reach these goals, the World Bank has initiated the Energy Access and Quality Improvement Project (EAQIP), which focuses on expanding and improving electricity access, enhancing service quality, and promoting clean cooking solutions.

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Lattanzio KIBS' contribution spans six months, divided into two three-month investigation phases, with a 12-month pause between the two phases. The baseline survey and endline survey data collection are conducted in selected villages in the northern and western provinces, specifically in the districts of Rulindo, Rutsiro, Karongi, and Rusizi.During this period, the project plans to administer over 3,800 interviews for the baseline survey and an equal number for the endline survey. Lattanzio KIBS is responsible for the development of the questionnaire and data collection, translation services, questionnaire programming and piloting, backup procedures, monitoring, and analysis of results.

Project Impact 

Lattanzio KIBS' contribution provides EDCL with the necessary tools to improve energy access for households, businesses, and public institutions, thereby increasing the efficiency of electricity services in the Republic of Rwanda.

Specifically, it supports the project's objectives, including increasing access to the electricity grid, improving the efficiency of electric service, enhancing access to off-grid electricity and clean cooking solutions, as well as providing technical assistance, developing institutional capacities, and supporting implementation.