Does the gender of the household head affect household energy choice in Ghana? An empirical analysis
Effects of Energy Efficiency on Firm Productivity in Kenya’s Manufacturing Sector
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There is concern about probable energy efficiency and economic performance trade-off, particularly in developing countries which often require more energy consumption to spur their economies. This study assesses the relation between energy efficiency and total factor productivity in Kenya’s manufacturing sector by applying a sample of firms in the World Bank Enterprise Survey. Energy intensity is used as a proxy for energy efficiency while total factor productivity is estimated using the Levinsohn-Petrin Algorithm.
Phase change: getting to a sustainable energy future in Vietnam
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Over the years, Vietnam has been one of the most dynamic emerging countries in East Asia, with remarkable economic growth over the past three decades. The energy sector in general and electricity sector in particular play a key role in promoting and sustaining the country's socioeconomic development. However, the power sector has revealed weaknesses and shortcomings in its production and use of energy and electricity. The problem has emerged recently due to the exhaustion of domestic hydro, coal, and oil resources and the fast-growing carbon emissions in Vietnam.