Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee

Recommendation 26

26 Accepted

Community energy progress depends on fostering local innovation and robust capacity building

Conclusion
Sustained progress in community energy depends on fostering local innovation and building robust capacity at multiple levels, from grassroots technical skills to manufacturing ecosystems. (Conclusion, Paragraph 81)
Government response summary AI-generated
The FCDO agrees with the conclusion and highlights existing programmes like TEA, Chevening Scholarships, and open-source training that already foster innovation and build capacity in energy access. They commit to continuing to embed lessons learned from evaluations into policy and programme delivery.
Government Response

The government responded to this report on 22 January 2026. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗