India's development cooperation in Africa: The case of 'Solar Mamas' who bring light

Veda Vaidyanathan

No wp-2023-45, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: This paper examines multiple facets of New Delhi's development cooperation with countries in Africa and argues that grassroots organizations in India that find innovative, low-cost technological solutions to developmental challenges can help governments and multilateral agencies craft inclusive, sustainable policies. The aim of this paper is threefold.

Keywords: India; Africa; development cooperation; Sustainability; Technology; Innovation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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