亚开行-在斯里兰卡实现全面电气化的道路上（英）-2023.4-86页_1mb

Sri Lanka achieved full electrification across the country by 2016 through a combination of national policies, institutional reforms, and international support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This initiative significantly improved living standards, reduced poverty, and spurred economic growth. Key characteristics included a consistent government policy to ensure electricity access for all, the establishment of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) for infrastructure development, and targeted rural electrification projects funded by ADB and other agencies. As a result, electrification correlated with increased household income, better education outcomes, and reduced unemployment, with per capita GDP and electricity consumption showing positive trends. Macroeconomic analysis confirmed a strong link between electricity demand and economic growth, highlighting the role of energy access in sustainable development and poverty reduction efforts.