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Evaluation Design Report for the Benin Power Compact's Electricity Generation Project and Electricity Distribution Project

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  • Christopher Ksoll
  • Kristine Bos
  • Sarah Hughes
  • Anthony Harris
  • Arif Mamun

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This report presents the design and methodology for our evaluation of two activities under MCC's Benin Power Compact (also known as the Benin II Energy Compact).

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  • Christopher Ksoll & Kristine Bos & Sarah Hughes & Anthony Harris & Arif Mamun, "undated". "Evaluation Design Report for the Benin Power Compact's Electricity Generation Project and Electricity Distribution Project," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 9f8974513ee745aaac3b5c62e, Mathematica Policy Research.
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