Research Impact
Research impact is about transforming project objectives into demonstrable actions that can address real-world problems. Three overarching principles informed how HEED approached impact.
- In what ways will HEED influence policy, practice or service provision in the delivery of energy to displaced people?
- How will HEED contribute to a greater understanding of issues around energy in the displaced setting to reframe discourse in the field of humanitarian energy and engineering?
- To what extent is the HEED project developing technical and personal skill sets that increase self-reliance, self-determination and autonomy for communities?
HEED hopes to build the capacity of all energy actors to access safe, sustainable and affordable energy for cooking, lighting and power in the displaced setting. The impact of HEED’s work in transitioning from needs-based energy solutions to energy interventions that address needs and aspirations will be improved security, nutrition, education, livelihoods, health, and the environment for displaced people and their host communities.
