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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
economics, econometrics and finance
Access and Affordability of Electricity in Developing Countries
World Development, Volume 39, No. 6, Year 2011
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Description
A key objective of developing countries is to provide affordable access to modern energy services in order to support economic and social development. The paper presents a number of arguments for why and in which way energy access and affordability can play a key role in national development programs and in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Approaches for measuring accessibility and affordability are presented, drawing on case studies of Bangladesh, Brazil, and South Africa, countries with different rates of electrification. Affordability of using electricity is examined in relation to the energy expenditure burden for households and time consumption. Conclusions focus on lessons learned and recommendations for implementing policies, instruments, and regulatory measures to tackle the challenge of affordability. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Winkler, Harald
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Simões, A. F.
Brazil, Sao Paulo
Universidade de São Paulo
la Rovere, Emilio Lèbre
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Alam, Mozaharul
Bangladesh, Dhaka
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies
Rahman, Atiq A.
Bangladesh, Dhaka
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies
Mwakasonda, Stanford A.
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Statistics
Citations: 6
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.worlddev.2010.02.021
ISSN:
0305750X
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Locations
South Africa