This is a pre-publication draft of "From the Bottom Up: How Small Power Producers and Mini-Grids Can Deliver Electrification and Renewable Energy in Africa" by the World Bank.  This section discusses 'what the energy minister needs to know' when implementing a strategy to improve rural electrification through the development of mini-grids.  

The section discusses many important considerations with regards to the necessary policy and regulatory framework, and discusses the various options available for the successful integration of mini-grids into national electricity provision.