Assessing the impact of energy utilization towards education development in rural Malawi

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy for Sustainable Development Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI:10.1016/j.esd.2025.101816

Jeolous Malamula Nyasulu , Chunyang Wang , Kumalo Evans Mtambo , Tamara Eunice Chimkwasa , Lazalo Zimpita

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of energy use on education development in rural Malawi using a mixed-methods approach across selected schools in Ntchisi, Kasungu, and Nkhotakota. The research reveals significant disparities in educational outcomes based on energy infrastructure, with grid-connected schools showing higher GPAs and attendance rates compared to off-grid renewable and non-electrified schools. Regression analysis confirms a positive influence of electricity access on student GPA, explaining a substantial variance even after controlling for socioeconomic factors. Qualitative findings highlight electricity's transformative role in teaching and learning, while also underscoring challenges related to cost and reliability. The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions, including rural electrification with renewable energy, infrastructure upgrades, and community involvement, to promote equitable access and sustainable education.

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评估能源利用对马拉维农村教育发展的影响

本研究在恩奇西、卡松古和恩霍塔科塔选定的学校中采用混合方法调查了能源使用对马拉维农村教育发展的影响。该研究揭示了基于能源基础设施的教育成果的显著差异，与离网的可再生能源和非电气化学校相比，并网学校的gpa和出勤率更高。回归分析证实了电力获取对学生GPA的积极影响，解释了即使在控制社会经济因素之后的实质性差异。定性研究结果强调了电力在教学和学习中的变革作用，同时也强调了与成本和可靠性相关的挑战。该研究强调需要有针对性的干预措施，包括可再生能源农村电气化、基础设施升级和社区参与，以促进公平获取和可持续教育。

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Energy for Sustainable Development ENERGY & FUELS-ENERGY & FUELS

CiteScore

8.10

自引率

9.10%

发文量

187

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Published on behalf of the International Energy Initiative, Energy for Sustainable Development is the journal for decision makers, managers, consultants, policy makers, planners and researchers in both government and non-government organizations. It publishes original research and reviews about energy in developing countries, sustainable development, energy resources, technologies, policies and interactions.