Private sector energy provision in displacement settings

Abstract

This learning brief outlines lessons from Phase II of the Moving Energy Initiative (MEI), which sought to understand the challenges in more depth and test new solutions. It highlights some of the opportunities for enabling and encouraging private-sector engagement in the delivery of energy for refugees and discusses the influence of public perceptions, risks and financing. The paper presents lessons from field activities seeking to improve energy access, manage risk, offer finance, stimulate markets, and structure partnerships and contracts. It is based on project documentation and interviews with project staff. The paper is intended for practitioners and policymakers working in the humanitarian sector. Moving Energy Initiative (MEI) is a collaboration between Energy 4 Impact, Chatham House, Practical Action, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)