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energy issues in the developing world by Mohan Munasinghe,Robert J. Saunders Pdf
Lower oil prices are rising doubts about the underlying assumptions and ambitious energy programs of the last decade. How -- and how hard -- do countries pursue the goal of energy efficiency in an uncertain energy market?
Energy in the Developing World by Vaclav Smil,William E. Knowland Pdf
Monograph of essays on energy sources in the developing contries, and perspectives for increasing its availability - examines linkages between energy, its uses and economic growth in general, presents detailed case studies of China, India and Brazil, and reviews issues affecting solar energy, wood fuel, thermal energy, atomic energy, biogas, rural electrification, hydroelectric power, etcetera
Energy and Environmental Security in Developing Countries by Muhammad Asif Pdf
This book presents a comprehensive account of the energy and environmental security perspectives of the developing countries. To address the subject comprehensively, it covers four geographically diverse clusters of developing countries from across the world. The regions particularly focused on are: South Asia, South East Asia, Sub Sahara Africa, and Latin America. It is a valuable contribution to the debate, and policy and research activities around the subjects of energy and environmental security in the developing countries and beyond. The book covers the interwoven subjects of energy security and environmental security in the context of developing countries for the first time. It discusses the latest dimensions, challenges, and solutions around taking into account technical, economic, social, and policy perspectives. It incorporates up-to-date data, case studies, and comparative assessment. This edited book has contributions from established as well as emerging scholars from around the world. It benefits a wide range of stakeholders from the fields of energy, environment, and sustainable development. It is of help to academics, researchers, and analysts in these fields besides having appeal for policymakers, and national and international developmental organizations. It also helps developing countries to learn from each other’s experiences.
Pradip K. Ghosh,University of Maryland, College Park. Center for International Development,World Academy of Development and Cooperation
Author : Pradip K. Ghosh,University of Maryland, College Park. Center for International Development,World Academy of Development and Cooperation Publisher : Greenwood Page : 436 pages File Size : 54,8 Mb Release : 1984-05-23 Category : Business & Economics ISBN : STANFORD:36105039759100
Energy Policy and Third World Development by Pradip K. Ghosh,University of Maryland, College Park. Center for International Development,World Academy of Development and Cooperation Pdf
In designing policies to help resolve its energy problems, every country faces a unique set of conditions. Contributors to this volume profile the energy situation in the developing countries, assess the role of energy policy in Third World development, and discuss the global energy situation in relation to these countries' consumption, production, trade, and resource endowment. The rest of the volume provides researchers with different sources of information--statistical and bibliographic--relating to energy policy development in the Third World. Managing the increasing demand for energy is explored in depth.
Energy Issues and Options for Developing Countries by United Nations Pdf
Originally published in 1989. This book presents the situation regarding energy provision and policy in developing countries. It looks at Enhanced Oil Recovery, Hydropower and small energy packages suitable for rural areas including renewable energies and the various needs and systems affected such as water pumping and telecommunications. Each section is broken down into salient issues and information is provided on environmental issues, socioeconomic issues, costs and limitatioons and what is considered the state-of-the-art in each area. The final section offers a view of the application of computing technology in energy planning.
Energy Strategies for Developing Nations by Joy Dunkerley Pdf
Monograph on energy policies for developing countries - discusses power demand, power consumption and the world energy crisis, non renewable and renewable energy sources, and suggests energy conservation, increasing domestic power supply (incl. Petroleum, coal, gas and fuels), and improving energy efficiency and international cooperation for long term energy transition. Diagrams, graph, maps, references and statistical tables.
Energy Futures of Developing Countries by Harlan Cleveland Pdf
Conference report on energy economics of oil-importing developing countries (OIDC) - examines energy problems, petroleum supply and the protection of imports, energy conservation, North-South cooperation, rural area energy needs, choice of technology, principal energy sources (petroleum, natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, hydroelectric power, solar energy, fuelwood and biomass, etc.), and discusses international energy arrangements. References and statistical tables. List of participants. Conference held in Cairo 1979 Jan 26 to 30.
Energy for Development by Rangaswamy Vedavalli Pdf
This comprehensive text offers a rare and insightful investigation into the energy sector of the developing world. ‘Energy for Development’ provides comparative case studies of countries going through the reform process, evaluates reform experience, discusses the lessons that can be learned and identifies challenges faced by these countries at the national and global level. A topical and timely book which seeks to explore the anxieties and insecurities of the global energy sector since 2001.
Accelerating Sustainable Energy Transition(s) in Developing Countries by Laurence L. Delina Pdf
Accelerating sustainable energy transitions away from carbon-based fuel sources needs to be high on the agendas of developing countries. It is key in achieving their climate mitigation promises and sustainable energy development objectives. To bring about rapid transitions, simultaneous turns are imperative in hardware deployment, policy improvements, financing innovation, and institutional strengthening. These systematic turns, however, incur tensions when considering the multiple options available and the disruptions of entrenched power across pockets of transition innovations. These heterogeneous contradictions and their trade-offs, and uncertainties and risks have to be systematically recognized, understood, and weighed when making decisions. This book explores how the transitions occur in fourteen developing countries and broadly surveys their technological, policy, financing, and institutional capacities in response to the three key aspects of energy transitions: achieving universal energy access, harvesting energy efficiency, and deploying renewable energy. The book shows how fragmented these approaches are, how they occur across multiple levels of governance, and how policy, financing, and institutional turns could occur in these complex settings. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of energy and climate policy, development studies, international relations, politics, strategic studies, and geography. It is also useful to policymakers and development practitioners.
Primary Resources and Energy in the Third World by John Soussan Pdf
Originally published in 1988. In this clear yet stimulating introductory text John Soussan explores the issues and arguments involved using a variety of case studies from across the Third World, including the tin mining industry, Rio Tinto-Zinc and fuelwood in Kenya.
Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries by Suzana Tavares da Silva,Gabriela Prata Dias Pdf
This book presents a comparative analysis of energy efficiency policies in developing countries. Although there is a vast amount of literature available about renewable energy policy and implementation in the developing world, energy efficiency tends to lack attention. This book fills this lacuna by examining the current state of the field and scope for future improvements. Drawing on a wide range of case studies including Brazil, China and Chile, the authors use a comparative approach to examine the policies and programmes being implemented, looking at the existing legal frameworks and regulatory challenges. By showcasing stories of success, as well as barriers to energy efficiency, they highlight the opportunities for increased energy access and efficiency and demonstrate how these opportunities may directly impact on climate change mitigation. This volume will be a useful resource for scholars and practitioners with an interest in energy policy and efficiency, climate change and international development.
Energy for Development, an International Challenge by John Foster,Society for International Development. North-South Roundtable Pdf
Monograph comprising background conference papers prepared for the North-South Roundtable on the role of energy in economic development of developed countries and developing countries - covers trends in the use of energy sources (petroleum, natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, hydroelectric power, thermal energy, biomass, wind power, solar energy, etc.), and examines energy conservation, international cooperation, and presents a framework for energy policies in developing countries. Bibliography pp. 241 to 253 and graphs.
International Issues In Energy Policy, Development, And Economics by James P Dorian Pdf
This book provides an overview of the dynamic issues of energy policy, development, and economics. It illuminates the factors influencing the energy policies of key energy producing/consuming nations around the world and examines current trends in energy development, planning, technology, and trade.
Energy Supply and Use in Developing Countries by John E. Gray,W. Kenneth Davis,Joseph W. Harned Pdf
It is in the interest of the United States and the other industrialized nations that the economic well-being of the developing countries be enhanced. Adequate supply and effective use of energy at reasonable cost are a necessary underpinning for economic development. The developing countries need assistance in assessing, planning, financing, and implementing energy supply programs. This volume examines the issues and options related to energy supply, use and financing in developing countries. Co-published with the Atlantic Council of the United States.
