Bridging Agricultural Livelihoods and Energy Access in Myanmar: Reflections on Power, Poverty and Vulnerability

Event: Asia Clean Energy Forum 2022: Innovative and Integrated Solutions for a Low-Carbon and Resilient Future

Bridging Agricultural Livelihoods and Energy Access in Myanmar: Reflections on Power, Poverty and Vulnerability

15 June 2022

Author / Speaker:

Angela Mae Minas, The University of Manchester - Other materials by the author

By mapping social networks in rice husk value chain in Labutta, Ayeyarwaddy Region, we identified actors and network structures that could play important roles in supporting energy access and increasing livelihood opportunities for smallholders. Our interviews and group discussions with farmers and millers also revealed important challenges and opportunities for rice husk bioenergy within rural farming communities.

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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