THE MULTI-TIER FRAMEWORK FOR MEASURING ENERGY ACCESS

The Multi-Tier Framework for Defining and Measuring Energy Access (MTF) reshapes the way energy access is measured. It goes beyond the traditional binary measures of 'connected or not connected' for electricity access and 'solid versus nonsolid fuels' for cooking.

The MTF captures the multidimensional nature of energy access at the end-user level, embracing the vast range of technologies that can provide such access while accounting for the wide differences in user experience. The MTF is a prominent tool for setting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7.1 targets and tracking progress toward achieving them. It offers a clear definition of what affordable, reliable, and modern energy access means, proposes measurable indicators for each aspect, and offers a method for combining them into a single indicator to facilitate tracking.