Energy sector reform, energy transitions and the poor in Africa

Prasad, Gisela

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2008.02.042

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“…charcoal) even after ten years since gaining access to electricity (Madubansi and Shackleton, 2007). Similar results were found in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Botswana and many others across the continent (Prasad, 2008 andOkello et al, 2013).…”

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Socio-economic Impact of Traditional Technology of Charcoal Production in Kpaai District-Bong County Liberia

Oladeji

Ologunwa

Tonkollie³

2018

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Locally produced charcoal through traditional technology is a source of income to the inhabitants of Kpaai district, Bong-County, Liberia and this has invariably contributed significantly to the country Gross Domestic Product. Two sets of questionnaires were designed and administered randomly to eighty seven consumers and fifty five producers representing sample intensity of between 54-68% and 10-10.3% respectively in five communities among the clans of Waytuah and Wotola. Field observation and Interview data collected were descriptively analysed using SPSS 20. Three traditional earth kiln methods of charcoal production were identified among the producers that are mostly male (69.20-85.10%). Women representing 61.20-82.70% of the consumer in the age range of 21-30 years (36.4-71.40%) were spending between 13-25% of their income on charcoal. Producers have recorded various achievement from the income range of between LD5, 000-20,000 realized monthly. Dirty of their bodies and houses, sicknesses, generating smoke and ash dust were the forms of social economic impact being encountered. Research findings will assist Liberia Government in developing appropriate modern technology for efficient charcoal production and sustainable energy generation as part of REDD + implementation process.

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Socio-economic Impact of Traditional Technology of Charcoal Production in Kpaai District-Bong County Liberia

Oladeji

Ologunwa

Tonkollie³

2018

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“…The low level of economic development that characterizes most African countries reflects and reinforces the limited energy development and consumption on the continent (Howells et al, 2008;Prasad, 2008). The current energy infrastructure in many African countries is insufficient to promote sustainable economic development (ECA, 2004).…”

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Energy consumption and economic growth: The experience of African countries revisited

Wolde‐Rufael¹

2009

Energy Economics

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“…In Mozambique industry accounts for 80% of final electricity consumption, while the residential consumption (83%) is the largest in Gambia. Electricity is used by households primarily for lighting and electrical appliances, while it is widely unaffordable for cooking in Africa [37]. It is likely that the share of residential sector in many African countries would be higher if better access to electricity was achieved.…”

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Assessment of the Driving Factors Affecting Electricity Consumption in Africa Using Index Decomposition Analysis and Satellite Derived Data

Akhmetov¹,

Vundo²

2018

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Inadequate electricity access limits human development and affects quality of life in Africa. Hence, the improvement of electricity access has become a cornerstone of the African energy policy. This study proposes the use of satellite derived data of nighttime lighting, population count and Index Decomposition Analysis (IDA) to identify the driving factors for changing in electricity consumption in Africa between 2000 and 2013. The results of decomposition analysis indicated that population growth throughout the continent resulted in increased electricity consumption, while other factors had different effects. The results of this study could contribute to the design of better energy policy to achieve sustainable development of the continent.

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Energy sector reform, energy transitions and the poor in Africa

Cited by 46 publications

References 2 publications

Socio-economic Impact of Traditional Technology of Charcoal Production in Kpaai District-Bong County Liberia

Socio-economic Impact of Traditional Technology of Charcoal Production in Kpaai District-Bong County Liberia

Energy consumption and economic growth: The experience of African countries revisited

Assessment of the Driving Factors Affecting Electricity Consumption in Africa Using Index Decomposition Analysis and Satellite Derived Data

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