Challenges and Opportunities for Implementation of Inclusive Sustainable Energy Transition Policies in Eastern Africa

This policy report aims to support policymakers and practitioners in understanding and advancing the nexus between sustainable energy transitions and social inclusion in Eastern Africa, focusing on Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. This report is grounded in existing research and enriched by the experiences of policymakers and practitioners working in diverse local contexts. It identifies critical barriers to inclusive energy transitions and energy poverty’s disproportionate impacts on women. The report also highlights emerging opportunities and key recommendations. It is designed to guide and stimulate policy conversations and provides regionally grounded assessment and actionable recommendations that can be adapted to other settings.