Energy poverty in African countries: An assessment of trends and policies

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作者
Filho, Walter Leal [1 ,2 ]
Gatto, Andrea [3 ,4 ,5 ]
Sharifi, Ayyoob [6 ,7 ,8 ]
Salvia, Amanda Lange [9 ]
Guevara, Zeus [10 ,11 ]
Awoniyi, Samuel [12 ]
Mang-Benza, Carelle [13 ]
Nwedu, Cosmos Nike [14 ]
Surroop, Dinesh [15 ]
Teddy, Kevin Ovita [16 ]
Muhammad, Usman [17 ]
Nalule, Victoria R. [18 ]
da Silva, Izael [19 ]
机构
[1] Hamburg Univ Appl Sci, European Sch Sustainabil Sci & Res, Hamburg, Germany
[2] Manchester Metropolitan Univ, Dept Nat Sci, Chester St, Manchester M1 5GD, England
[3] Wenzhou Kean Univ, Coll Business & Publ Management, Wenzhou 325060, Peoples R China
[4] Korea Univ, Coll Int Studies, Div Int Studies, 145 Anam Ro, Seoul 02841, South Korea
[5] Azerbaijan State Univ UNEC, Ctr Studies Europe, Baku, Azerbaijan
[6] Hiroshima Univ, IDEC Inst, 1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima 7398529, Japan
[7] Hiroshima Univ, Network Educ & Res Peace & Sustainabil NERPS, 1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima 7398529, Japan
[8] Lebanese Amer Univ, Sch Architecture & Design, Beirut, Lebanon
[9] Hamburg Univ Appl Sci, Res & Transfer Ctr Sustainable Dev & Climate Chang, Ulmenliet 20, D-21033 Hamburg, Germany
[10] Tecnol Monterrey, Sch Engn & Sci, Dept Civil & Sustainable Technol, Mexico City 01389, Mexico
[11] Univ Lisbon, MARETEC Marine Environm & Technol Ctr, LARSyS, Inst Super Tecn, P-104900 Lisbon, Portugal
[12] Joseph Ayo Babalola Univ, Dept Agr Econ, Ilesha 233121, Osun State, Nigeria
[13] Univ Western Ontario, Dept Geog & Environm, 1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6G 2V4, Canada
[14] Kampala Int Univ, Sch Law, Box 20000,Ggaba Rd, Kansanga, Kampala, Uganda
[15] Univ Mauritius, Fac Engn, Dept Chem & Environm Engn, Reduit 80837, Mauritius
[16] Wasanii Mtaani & Made AfrikaTM, POB 57737,City Sq, Nairobi 00200, Kenya
[17] Ctr Renewable Energy & Act Climate Change, POB 379, Gusau, Zamfara, Nigeria
[18] Univ Bradford, Bradford, England
[19] Strathmore Univ, Ole Sangale Rd,Madaraka Estate, Nairobi, Kenya
关键词
Energy poverty; Africa; Energy access; Bibliometric analysis; Survey; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; RENEWABLE ENERGY; COOKING ENERGY; JUSTICE; ELECTRIFICATION; ALLEVIATION; ELECTRICITY; ACCESS; LADDER;
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10.1016/j.erss.2024.103664
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X [环境科学、安全科学];
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08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Energy poverty, understood as the lack of access to adequate and sufficient energy services, constitutes a severe development problem for the African continent. Even though several policies and alleviation measures have been implemented in the last few decades, African countries still face multiple challenges. Therefore, this paper aims to identify these challenges related to energy poverty alleviation in Africa and the suitable solutions to address them. Using a mixed methods approach, involving a bibliometric analysis and a survey of involved actors, the study identifies the current constraints, obstacles and measures to address the problem in African countries. Findings point out to governance-related issues, including corruption and poor policy implementation, as the most indicated reasons for energy poverty in Africa, more than technological, financial, and policy issues. The results also confirm the fact that energy poverty has various roots and addressing it needs to take into account challenges related to outdated infrastructure, limited accessibility, and high prices. Moreover, there is often a lack of awareness about the benefits of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient practices, which suggests research in this field is also needed. The novelty of this study resides in the fact that it reviews the literature on the topic, describes its variables associated with the problem, and presents the views and perspectives from people familiar with the topic. The insights from this research can inform policymakers and infrastructure planners, helping them to prioritise investments and design interventions that address the root causes of energy poverty and its various manifestations.
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