International Journal of
Sociology and Anthropology

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Sociol. Anthropol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-988X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJSA
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 334

Full Length Research Paper

Engendering energy in Ethiopia: The role of solar energy in improving rural women’s socio-economic conditions in Tigrai Region

Gebrecherkos Gebregiorgis
  • Gebrecherkos Gebregiorgis
  • Mekelle University (Public University), Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 23 April 2014
  •  Accepted: 09 January 2015
  •  Published: 31 January 2015

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