Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development
Journal Data
| Type | SOURCE_BOOK |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Springer Nature Switzerland |
| ISBN-13 | 9783032208446 |
| Total publications | 16 |
| Coverage period | 2026 - 2026 |
| Language | EN |
Climate Adaptation, Migration, and Electricity Access
Measuring Energy Access in Africa
Political Economy of Electricity Access in Africa
Network Decentralization and the Politics of Electrification in Africa
Ghana’s Self-Help Electrification
Electrification, Productivity Use of Energy, and the Informal Sector of the Global South
The Dynamics of Electrification in Africa
This chapter explores Africa’s electrification dynamics, emphasizing that merely providing electricity does not automatically lead to job creation and economic growth. It discusses the “family versus firms” debate, showing how household-focused electricity demand and limited productive use of electricity restrict utility revenue and hinder development. The chapter also examines the financial and institutional challenges faced by public utilities,…
Electricity Market Development and Access
Electricity market reforms have already transformed power sectors worldwide, and Africa is increasingly part of this story. This chapter discusses strategies that help the continent shift from monopoly or vertically integrated utilities to more open, rules-based, and interconnected markets. In the African context, initiatives like the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) and the development of regional power pools aim to connect national sys…
Investment and Funding Electrification in Africa
Access to Clean Cooking Technologies and Solutions in African Households
The Future of Africa’s Electrification
This chapter provides the outlook for Africa’s energy future. After a cursory review of literature, few insights emerge. First, business as usual is not sufficient—without dramatically scaling up efforts, Africa will not achieve universal electrification for many decades, undermining human development and economic growth. Second, a multi-pronged strategy is essential: large-scale grid expansion and regional integration must go hand in hand with d…
Gender, Equity, and Energy Justice
Technology Choices, Infrastructure Dynamics, and Electrification in Africa
Electrification for Productive Uses in Africa
Electrification and Socio-Economic Development in Africa
Regulating Electricity Access in Africa
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Climate Adaptation, Migration, and Electricity Access
Measuring Energy Access in Africa
Political Economy of Electricity Access in Africa
Network Decentralization and the Politics of Electrification in Africa
Ghana’s Self-Help Electrification
Electrification, Productivity Use of Energy, and the Informal Sector of the Global South
The Dynamics of Electrification in Africa
This chapter explores Africa’s electrification dynamics, emphasizing that merely providing electricity does not automatically lead to job creation and economic growth. It discusses the “family versus firms” debate, showing how household-focused electricity demand and limited productive use of electricity restrict utility revenue and hinder development. The chapter also examines the financial and institutional challenges faced by public utilities,…
Electricity Market Development and Access
Electricity market reforms have already transformed power sectors worldwide, and Africa is increasingly part of this story. This chapter discusses strategies that help the continent shift from monopoly or vertically integrated utilities to more open, rules-based, and interconnected markets. In the African context, initiatives like the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) and the development of regional power pools aim to connect national sys…
Investment and Funding Electrification in Africa
Access to Clean Cooking Technologies and Solutions in African Households
The Future of Africa’s Electrification
This chapter provides the outlook for Africa’s energy future. After a cursory review of literature, few insights emerge. First, business as usual is not sufficient—without dramatically scaling up efforts, Africa will not achieve universal electrification for many decades, undermining human development and economic growth. Second, a multi-pronged strategy is essential: large-scale grid expansion and regional integration must go hand in hand with d…
Gender, Equity, and Energy Justice
Technology Choices, Infrastructure Dynamics, and Electrification in Africa
Electrification for Productive Uses in Africa
Electrification and Socio-Economic Development in Africa
Regulating Electricity Access in Africa