Energy Poverty Alleviation

Author : Carlos Rubio-Bellido,Jaime Solis-Guzman
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030910846

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Energy Poverty Alleviation by Carlos Rubio-Bellido,Jaime Solis-Guzman Pdf

This book presents research on energy poverty alleviation, approaching the complex phenomenon topic holistically and with heterogeneity. It includes contributions from research teams studying the topic at a national, regional and local levels worldwide. The book is divided in two main blocks. The first part, New Approaches, involves novel assessments and concepts from a global and multidisciplinary point of view. The second part, Contexts, offers new theoretical diagnoses focused on case studies of different scales from around the world, and concepts for future trends. Energy Poverty Alleviation will be of interest to policy makers, stakeholders, academics and researchers with knowledge in the energy poverty field.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : UN
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133584917

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Energy and Poverty in China by Anonim Pdf

The UNDP Regional Energy Programme for Poverty Reduction (REP-PoR) aims to affect broad-based interventions in the energy sector, focusing on Asia Pacific countries. The emphasis is on harnessing energy effectively to meet developmental targets laid out in the Millennium Development Goals. As a first step to achieve the objectives of REP-PoR, this publication reports on China's energy sector and its linkages to poverty concerns, gaps therein, and modalities for overcoming the same. It aims to facilitate the inclusion of a strong energy component to China's socio-economic development programmes.

Author : Kangyin Dong,Jun Zhao,Xiucheng Dong
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780443158049

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Energy Poverty in China by Kangyin Dong,Jun Zhao,Xiucheng Dong Pdf

Energy Poverty in China: Evaluation and Alleviation offers a thorough, methodological approach to energy poverty, which is a major obstacle in terms of the green or low-carbon transition of energy systems in China. The authors follow the framework of measurement, potential impact, and alleviation paths, supporting the design of effective energy and environmental policies for a globalized nation, especially considering the low-carbon transition of energy structures and energy poverty alleviation in the context of carbon neutrality. The book begins by providing an overview of energy poverty, explaining the concept, summarizing the current situation globally and in China, and introducing the approach of the authors. The second chapter looks to build a comprehensive index system for the calculation of energy poverty in China. This is followed by three chapters that apply a range of methods to empirically assess the economic, environmental, and social effects of energy poverty. Individual chapters then explore specific alleviation paths, including digital economy, technological innovation, low-carbon energy transition, inclusive finance, and coal-to-gas/electricity policy. This book is of interest to all those with an interest in energy poverty, energy and environmental policy, energy economics, carbon emission reduction, green growth, energy transition and renewable energy, including researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, R&D professionals, and policy makers or other experts at governmental or non-governmental organizations. Provides a comprehensive evaluation of energy poverty in China Analyzes the economic, environmental, and social impacts of energy poverty Explores alleviation paths across economy, technology, structure, finance, and policy

Author : Patricia C. Márquez,Carlos Rufin
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0857930427

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Private Utilities and Poverty Alleviation by Patricia C. Márquez,Carlos Rufin Pdf

Drawing on cases from electricity distribution and other infrastructure industries, and from experiences spanning Asia, Africa and Latin America, this book examines new business models to bring basic utility services to the four billion people comprising the base of the socio-economic pyramid. Access to utilities is key for achieving economic growth and improving the lives of citizens worldwide. Throughout the world, people continue to suffer severe electricity shortages and lack potable water. Contributors to this work, who include academics and practitioners from the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, USAID, the AES Corporation and several academic institutions, show that access to utilities is key for achieving economic growth and improving the lives of citizens worldwide. They offer analysis of business models in utilities serving the bottom of the pyramid (BOP) through market mechanisms and showcase innovations in organizational processes and services in order to effectively reach the BOP. The book also discusses the key factors in developing profitable business ventures that can engage the world's four billion poor. The book is aimed at both academics with an interest in applied research in business and the role of markets in servicing the poor worldwide, practitioners, public sector organizations and NGOs engaged in supplying,financing, and managing microcredit and market initiatives with low-income sectors, and international utility companies and other firms seeking to expand in emerging markets. In addition, the book will be useful as a text in a variety of courses and will give readers a deeper understanding of the potential for business to alleviate poverty, as well as inspire a deeper involvement in social issues as a career alternative or voluntary activity.

Author : Wael Al-Delaimy,Veerabhadran Ramanathan,Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030311254

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Health of People, Health of Planet and Our Responsibility by Wael Al-Delaimy,Veerabhadran Ramanathan,Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo Pdf

This open access book not only describes the challenges of climate disruption, but also presents solutions. The challenges described include air pollution, climate change, extreme weather, and related health impacts that range from heat stress, vector-borne diseases, food and water insecurity and chronic diseases to malnutrition and mental well-being. The influence of humans on climate change has been established through extensive published evidence and reports. However, the connections between climate change, the health of the planet and the impact on human health have not received the same level of attention. Therefore, the global focus on the public health impacts of climate change is a relatively recent area of interest. This focus is timely since scientists have concluded that changes in climate have led to new weather extremes such as floods, storms, heat waves, droughts and fires, in turn leading to more than 600,000 deaths and the displacement of nearly 4 billion people in the last 20 years. Previous work on the health impacts of climate change was limited mostly to epidemiologic approaches and outcomes and focused less on multidisciplinary, multi-faceted collaborations between physical scientists, public health researchers and policy makers. Further, there was little attention paid to faith-based and ethical approaches to the problem. The solutions and actions we explore in this book engage diverse sectors of civil society, faith leadership, and political leadership, all oriented by ethics, advocacy, and policy with a special focus on poor and vulnerable populations. The book highlights areas we think will resonate broadly with the public, faith leaders, researchers and students across disciplines including the humanities, and policy makers.

Author : Paul Spicker,Sonia Alvarez Leguizamón,David Gordon
Publisher : Zed Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1842778234

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Poverty by Paul Spicker,Sonia Alvarez Leguizamón,David Gordon Pdf

A limited number of definitions have dominated academic and political discourse and poverty understanding over the last few decades. The aim of this "glossary" is to widen the choice of definitions available, thereby expanding the scientific field of poverty research so it gets closer to the complex reality of poverty and the lives of poor people. This book has over 200 definitions and explanations of terms used with poverty.--[from book].

Author : Practical Action,Practical Action (Organization) Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Energy industries
ISBN : 185339856X

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Poor People's Energy Outlook 2014 by Practical Action,Practical Action (Organization) Staff Pdf

Energy poverty is a crippling component of the poverty trap that consigns victims to lives of drudgery and subsistence. Accordingly, we have recently seen the rise of concern for energy access on the international stage. However, at the national level the gravity of this issue has yet to be fully appreciated, and poor people's energy access is consequently insufficiently prioritized in many countries.The PPEO 2014: Key messages on energy for poverty alleviation looks back at three years of robust analysis and innovative approaches to defining and addressing energy poverty, as presented in previous PPEOs, to re-emphasise the key role energy for poor people plays in development. Together, these topics form the basis for a revised framework of scaled-up global and national action presented at the conclusion of the PPEO 2014.The PPEO 2014 will be of interest to anyone seeking to better understand the interaction between energy access and community services, and what must be done to achieve universal access to modern energy services by 2030 as called for by the United Nations Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative.

Author : Kristian Fabbri
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780128169537

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Urban Fuel Poverty by Kristian Fabbri Pdf

Urban Fuel Poverty describes key approaches to defining and alleviating fuel poverty in cities using a multidisciplinary perspective and multiple case studies. It provides empirical knowledge on the levels and intensities of energy poverty in urban areas, along with new theoretical perspectives in conceptualizing the multidimensionality of energy poverty, with special focus given to the urban environment. Chapters discuss what energy poverty is in terms of taxonomy, stakeholders and affected parties, addressing the role of the economy and energy bills, the role of climate and city factors, the role of buildings, and the health and psychological impact on fuel poverty. The book addresses how to measure energy poverty, how to map it, and how to draw conclusions based on illness and social indicators. Finally, it explores measures to ‘fight’ fuel poverty, including policy and governance actions, building efficiency improvements and city planning. Bridges interdisciplinary divides between policy and economy, cities and buildings, and health and society Addresses the physical performance of urban fuel poverty and their effect on thermal comfort and human health Provides strategies and policies to mitigate energy and fuel poverty

Author : Cynthia C. Cook,Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789715615808

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Assessing the Impact of Transport and Energy Infrastructure on Poverty Reduction by Cynthia C. Cook,Asian Development Bank Pdf

"The objectives of the RETA [regional technical assistance project], a study based on a literature and project review and on field research in three Asian countries [People's Republic of China, Thailand and India], were to enhance current understanding of how transport and energy infrastructure contribute to poverty reduction, to fill knowledge gaps, and to identify lessons learned and good practices."--P. 1.

Author : Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Energipolitik
ISBN : 0821347055

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Energy Services for the World's Poor by Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme Pdf

Access to efficient, sustainable energy services-and sectoral reforms that facilitate efficiency and improved access-have a key role to play in alleviating poverty in developing countries. The central objective of the Energy and Development Report 2000 will be to cast light on this linkage, and to inform and stimulate debate on the agenda for making energy policies and energy reforms increasingly effective in reaching low-income households. The focus of the Report is three-fold: * A review of the state of play and role of access to efficient, sustainable energy services in poverty alleviation, and the role of energy sector reforms in this context; * reform elements that can assist in improving service options for the poor, including a survey of promising technological and institutional developments in the sector, and case studies of promising innovative approaches; * a summary discussion of key policy instruments and challenges in implementing an increasingly "pro-poor" energy reform agenda.

Author : Siddharth Sareen,Caitlin Robinson,Harriet Thomson,Rigoberto García
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889743520

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Urban Energy Poverty and Positive Energy Districts by Siddharth Sareen,Caitlin Robinson,Harriet Thomson,Rigoberto García Pdf

Author : Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary,Nisit Panthamit,Naoyuki Yoshino
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811611070

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Poverty Reduction for Inclusive Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia by Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary,Nisit Panthamit,Naoyuki Yoshino Pdf

This book provides practical policy recommendations that are useful for developing Asia and for accelerating poverty reduction plans in the rest of the world. Poverty reduction in all its forms remains one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In developing Asia, rapid growth in countries and sub-regions such as China, India, and Southeast Asia has lifted millions out of poverty, but progress has been uneven. On the other hand, the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the global economic recession that it has caused are pushing millions of people back into poverty. Poverty reduction, inclusive growth, and sustainable development are inseparable, and poverty reduction is the premise for sustainable development. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a bold commitment to finish what we started and end poverty in all forms and dimensions by 2030. However, because of the current global recession, the world is not on track to end poverty by 2030. Given the aforementioned situation, if we plan to achieve the no-poverty target in line with the SDGs, governments need to reconsider their policies and economies need to allocate their resources for this aim. Owing to the importance of the topic, this book provides several thematic and empirical studies on the roles of small and medium-sized enterprises, local businesses and trusts, international remittances and microfinance, energy security and energy efficiency in poverty reduction, and inclusive growth.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Energy industries
ISBN : 1780448562

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Perspectives Énergétiques Des Populations Pauvres 2014 by Anonim Pdf

Energy poverty is a crippling component of the poverty trap that consigns victims to lives of drudgery and subsistence. Accordingly, we have recently seen the rise of concern for energy access on the international stage. However, at the national level the gravity of this issue has yet to be fully appreciated, and poor people's energy access is consequently insufficiently prioritized in many countries. The PPEO 2014: Key messages on energy for poverty alleviation looks back at three years of robust analysis and innovative approaches to defining and addressing energy poverty, as presented in previous PPEOs, to re-emphasise the key role energy for poor people plays in development. Together, these topics form the basis for a revised framework of scaled-up global and national action presented at the conclusion of the PPEO 2014. The PPEO 2014 will be of interest to anyone seeking to better understand the interaction between energy access and community services, and what must be done to achieve universal access to modern energy services by 2030 as called for by the United Nations Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative.

Author : Michael Aklin,Patrick Bayer,S.P. Harish,Johannes Urpelainen
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780262349314

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Escaping the Energy Poverty Trap by Michael Aklin,Patrick Bayer,S.P. Harish,Johannes Urpelainen Pdf

The first comprehensive political science account of energy poverty, arguing that governments can improve energy access for their citizens through appropriate policy design. In today's industrialized world, almost everything we do consumes energy. While industrialized countries enjoy all the amenities of modern energy, more than a billion people in the developing world still lack energy access. Why is energy poverty persistent in some countries and not in others? Offering the first comprehensive political science account of energy poverty, Escaping the Energy Poverty Trap explores why governments have or have not been able to lead in providing modern energy to their least advantaged citizens. Focusing on access to modern cooking fuels and household electrification, the authors develop a new political-economic theory that introduces government interest, institutional capacity, and local accountability as key determinants of energy access. They draw on case studies from India, East Asia, Africa, and Latin America to offer the optimistic conclusion that governments can improve institutional capacity and local accountability through appropriate policy design. Energy poverty is a policy problem, the authors assert, and engaging with it as such offers new opportunities not only for ensuring equal energy access, but also for political, economic, and environmental development.

Author : Regional Energy Programme for Poverty Reduction
Publisher : UN
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105132310017

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Energy and Poverty in the Pacific Island Countries by Regional Energy Programme for Poverty Reduction Pdf

This publication reports on the energy sector in the Pacific Island countries and describes its linkages to poverty, the gaps therein, and the modalities for overcoming them. It aims to facilitate the inclusion of a strong energy component in the socio-economic development programme of the Pacific Island Countries. This publication is a first step to achieving the objectives of the UNDP Regional Energy Programme for Poverty Reduction (REP-Por).