NextBillion - A WDI Publication

Join the GPA and Innovation Norway for the launch webinar of Course Corrections: Improving Effectiveness and Efficiency in Humanitarian Energy

For decades, humanitarian energy projects have worked tirelessly to bring light, power, and dignity to displaced communities. Yet too often these efforts repeat the same patterns, projects that start with hope but struggle to sustain impact. Drawing on years of research, interviews, and case studies, the report identifies 25 common reasons why humanitarian energy projects fail — from technological gaps to governance barriers — and offers a new model for learning, reflection, and collaboration across the sector. Join us!