Abstract: The purpose of this research dissertation was to examine effect of rural electrification on the economic growth of districts in Rwanda by taking Bugesera district. The researcher used three specific objectives to achieve the purpose of the study, objectives are: to find out the multiplication of SMEs on economic growth in Bugesera district, to establish the new services by SMEs on economic growth in Bugesera district and to determine enhanced production efficiency in SMEs operations on economic growth in Bugesera district. The results of the study would help to identify gaps within the rural electrification in Rwanda. The study would be added to the existing knowledge to Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) regarding rural electricity supply. This study could influence and encourage rural people and promote the productive use of electricity in generation of income through small and medium enterprises. The researcher used descriptive case study research based on qualitative and quantitative approaches in order to get a better insight of the study. The study thus concluded that putting proper rural electrification control and management in terms of multiplication of SMEs, new services by SMEs and enhanced production efficiency in SMEs district respectively would increase economic growth in terms of employment creation as well as in terms of high industrial production in Rwanda. The researcher suggested the following recommendations; Government should ensure availability of electricity in rural areas that would result in efficiency and effective services of the small business in the district.
Title: Effect of Rural Electrification on Economic Growth for Small and Medium Enterprises in Bugesera District; Rwanda
Author: KALISA Rosine, Dr. Thomas TARUS
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