The key objectives of this report “A Just Energy Transition For Communities: Large-Scale Wind And Solar Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa” are to: 

• Explore current approaches to community participation in, benefits from, and ownership of large-scale wind and solar projects aiming for social justice and sustainability. 

• Examine the potential for integrating improved practices into policy making, considering the specific contexts of various Sub-Saharan African countries. 

• Deepen knowledge and understanding of stakeholder experiences in large-scale renewable energy projects. Explore and highlight reasons for failures to create enduring local benefits where possible. 

• Inform policy development considerations based on the research outcomes.

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