The product is progress: rural electrification in Costa Rica. Project impact evaluation No. 22

Technical Report · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:6774105

Hoover, G; Goddard, P O; Gomez, G; Harrison, P

Because Costa Rica had abundant hydroelectric potential and a government which was strongly committed to equitable growth, a considerable return was reaped from a relatively small investment in rural electrification (RE). This report details this success and A.I.D.'s contribution (1965-69). Aiming to diversify agriculture, increase income, expand agroindustry, and develop replicable RE cooperatives (REC's), the project produced positive but not wholly anticipated results.

• Research Organization: Agency for International Development, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6774105
• Report Number(s): PB-82-244401
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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