INNOVATIVE FINANCING FOR CLIMATE-HEALTH RESEARCH IN AFRICA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Introduction. Climate change is a mounting threat to public health in Africa, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and imposing new challenges on the health systems. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, […]
DECENTRALIZED ENERGY SYSTEMS: A PATHWAY TO BRIDGING THE ENERGY DEFICIT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Introduction. Sub-Saharan Africa faces a persistent energy deficit with over 600 million people lacking reliable access to electricity. This energy gap hinders economic growth, social development and quality of life […]
THE ROLE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSFORMATION; A SHORT AND LONG-RUN ANALYSIS IN WEST AFRICA.
Introduction Energy is a cornerstone of development. A reliable, secure, and affordable energy supply is essential for socioeconomic growth and poverty alleviation in any country. (OECD/IEA & IRENA, 2017). However, […]
BALANCING FOSSIL FUEL WEALTH AND RENEWABLE AMBITIONS; AFRICA’S PATH TO A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION
Introduction. As the world accelerates towards a renewable energy future, Africa is at a crossroads. While developed nations actively invest in clean energy, the continent lags, hindered by limited policies […]