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    Exploring Determinants of Mini-Grid Business Sustainability in Ethiopia
    (A.A.U, 2024-06-03) Selamawit Beneberu; Meskerem Mitiku(PhD)
    The thesis titled "Exploring Determinants of Mini-grid Business Sustainability in Ethiopia" aims to comprehensively investigate and analyze the factors crucial to ensuring the long-term viability of mini-grid businesses in Ethiopia, employing a hybrid model approach. The study employs a mixed-method research design, integrating qualitative insights gathered through rigorous document review, including detailed analysis of reports, project documents, and existing literature, alongside quantitative data collected through questionnaires. The study's target population comprises 101 participants from key organizations such as GIZ EnDev, ERG, Renesys Engineering, USAID, UNIDO, Petroleum and Energy Agency, and the Ministry of Water and Energy, selected using an available sampling method encompassing all relevant stakeholders within the mini-grid ecosystem. "Both the literature review and regression analysis reveal a robust and statistically significant relationship between regulatory frameworks, access to finance, technical capacity, grid integration, pricing strategies, community engagement, maintenance protocols, and the sustainability of mini-grid businesses. This is evidenced by a high correlation coefficient (R = 0.896) and a strong adjusted Rsquared value (0.892). ANOVA results further validate the model's robustness, showing a significant F-value of 1815.215 with a p-value below 0.001."The study concludes by advocating for a holistic strategy that integrates supportive policies, financial innovations, technological advancements, and community involvement to foster sustainable mini-grid business models in Ethiopia.