Evaluation of the Electricity Growth and Use in Developing Economies (e-GUIDE) Initiative

By improving information and capacity for energy planning in Sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia, e-GUIDE seeks to make energy planning processes more efficient and effective, increase investment in renewable energy solutions, and accelerate the pace of clean electrification in unserved and underserved areas. In doing so, the e-GUIDE Initiative contributes to the mission of the Rockefeller Foundation’s Power and Climate Initiative to extend renewable energy access and build a robust, low-carbon energy system.

Coinciding with e-GUIDE’s five-year mark, Mathematica's evaluation will answer questions about the technical quality, uptake, use, and influence of e-GUIDE's data products and activities and the effectiveness of the consortium's organizational structure. 

Our approach is to (1) establish a Theory of Change and prioritize evaluation and learning questions through a participatory process, (2) conduct a mixed-methods evaluation using qualitative and quantitative data, (3) analyze data to understand the breadth and depth of e-GUIDE’s reach and impact, and (4) facilitate learning through sense-making, reporting, and providing monitoring, evaluation, and learning advice.