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Rwanda | Extending Access to Energy: A Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Summary

Core Content

The document outlines the experience of Rwanda in implementing a Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) to increase access to electricity. It highlights the effectiveness of the SWAp framework in coordinating development partners and stakeholders to achieve energy sector goals, focusing on affordability, financing, and implementation.

Main Objectives

Increase electricity access from 6% to 16% of the population by 2013.
Provide off-grid electricity access to schools, hospitals, and administrative buildings.
Expand generation capacity and ensure financial sustainability and technical feasibility.
Maximize program benefits while minimizing costs over the next 20 years.

Key Characteristics of a SWAp

Feature	SWAp	Traditional Program Approach
Scope	Sector-wide, results-focused, long-term	Project-specific, weak results focus
Government Involvement	Strong country ownership and leadership	Weak government leadership, outside national priorities
Stakeholder Involvement	Joint accountability across all stakeholders	Specialized in technical areas
Coordination	Harmonized processes, lower transaction costs	Project-specific monitoring, high transaction costs
Funding	Basket funding, predictable financial flows	Donor-specific funding, less predictability
Drivers	Aligned with national priorities, demand-driven	Supply-driven, donor-determined focus

Background and Rationale

The SWAp was initiated in 2009 in Rwanda to address a low electrification rate of 6% (around 65,000 connections in 2008).
The program was driven by a severe drought and limited generation capacity (41 MW).
The Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy set the goal of increasing connections from 100,000 to 350,000 by 2012.
A sector working group was formed to coordinate the SWAp, including government agencies, development partners, and local stakeholders.

Project Description and Design

The Rwanda Energy SWAp is an electricity access program aiming to meet national energy targets.
A comprehensive investment prospectus was developed to guide the program, integrating technical, financial, and implementation planning.
The program focuses on lowest-cost network rollout, with a geospatial prioritization plan to ensure efficient use of resources.

Spatial Network Plan

The country was divided into 9,300 planning cells.
A least-cost electrification option was selected for each cell by comparing decentralized options (diesel, micro-hydropower, solar PV) with grid extension costs.
Grid-compatible cells were prioritized based on demographic and cost factors.
Figure 1 illustrates the spatial planning approach used in the program.

Addressing Affordability

Affordability analysis was conducted to estimate the proportion of households that could afford electricity connections.
The affordability threshold is defined as:
Total Expenditure × Energy Expenditure (%) > Current Tariff × Minimum Consumption (kWh)
Minimum consumption was assumed to be 20 kWh per month, based on basic needs.
Box 2 presents the affordability data, showing that 34% of households could afford electricity on average.
Urban households spend 10% of their income on energy, while rural households spend 20%.
With economic growth of 5% annually, the proportion of households able to afford electricity is expected to increase by 1.5%.

Costing, Financing, Benefits, and Results

Financing Plan

The total cost of the access program is US$ 377.6 million.
Self-financing contributions include:
- Electrogaz: US$ -39.5 million
- Connection charges: US$ -27.9 million
- Government contributions: US$ -50.0 million
- Existing donor commitments: US$ -35.7 million
Additional funding of US$ 224.5 million was raised through a donor roundtable in March 2009.

Funding Mechanisms

Budget support: Funds are combined and disbursed according to government priorities.
Basket funding: Development partners contribute to a centralized account.
Nonpooled funding: Funds are allocated for specific projects.

Benefits of SWAp

Clear government leadership aligned with national policy and resources.
Increased predictability of funding through a public expenditure plan.
Improved accountability and transparency in resource use.
Reduced transaction costs through coordinated activities.
Effective partnerships and donor coordination.
Greater influence over sector policies and implementation plans.

Results

By 2011, the electrification rate increased from 6% to 10%.
228,043 households were connected to electricity by August 2011.
EWSA has increased its annual implementation rate from under 1,000 connections to 60,000 new connections.
Unit cost per connection has dropped from US$ 2,000 to US$ 600.
The program is on track to achieve the 2013 target of 16% electrification.
Table 3 provides a summary of electrification progress, showing the increase in households, health centers, schools, and administrative offices.

Monitoring and Implementation

A program directorate within EWSA is responsible for implementation, including network planning, system development, and procurement.
Monitoring and evaluation is conducted through:
- PMD (Program Management Directorate) for household and public institution connections.
- National Dispatching Centre for technical performance indicators.
- RECO (Rwanda Electricity Corporation) for green connections and energy efficiency.
Table 4 outlines the monitoring and evaluation framework for the SWAp.

Recommendations and Lessons Learned

Country ownership and leadership is essential for effective program planning and implementation.
Accurate data analysis is necessary to assess costs and benefits.
Coordination among stakeholders and harmonization of processes reduces transaction costs and duplication.
Basket funding and geospatial prioritization enhance transparency and efficiency.
Private-sector involvement and regulatory support are crucial for financial sustainability and cost recovery.

Conclusion

The Rwanda Energy SWAp demonstrates that sector-wide approaches can be effective and sustainable in increasing electricity access. The program has successfully raised over US$ 200 million in funding, reduced costs, and increased the number of households and institutions connected to electricity. The SWAp framework offers a viable model for other countries in the energy sector, emphasizing cooperation, transparency, and alignment with national priorities.

Endnotes and References

The report draws on data from the EICV2 survey and comparative studies in Tunisia and other countries.
The SWAp has been successfully applied in healthcare and education sectors before.
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA) plays a key role in ensuring cost recovery and consumer protection.