Science-Based Policy Innovation and Implementation for the MDGs

Lead PI: University Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs , Dr. Vijay Modi

Unit Affiliation: The Earth Institute

October 2006 - December 2011
Inactive
Africa ; Sub-Saharan Africa
Project Type: Research

DESCRIPTION: Expanding access to sustainable energy sources and infrastructure at Millennium Village sites

OUTCOMES: Energy access and infrastructure expanded/improved at Millennium Village sites.

SPONSOR:

Gates (Bill and Melinda) Foundation

FUNDED AMOUNT:

$20,362,264

RESEARCH TEAM:

Pedro Sanchez

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLABORATORS:

Agriculture & Food Security Center (inactive), Sustainable Engineering Lab , Center for Sustainable Development (CSD)

PUBLICATIONS:

Infrastructure from the Bottom Up

KEYWORDS

millennium development goals health policy public policy

THEMES

Sustainable living