The Political Economy of Hydropower Dependant Nations

This book aims to inform better energy policy in hydropower dependent countries which are vulnerable to climate shocks. It focuses on the impact of increasing energy insecurity as global warming affects a fifth of the world population living in hydropower dependent countries facing drought. It uses Zambia as a case study.

The book offers supply-side and demand-side recommendations at the national, continental, and global level and contains original data collected to highlight the impact of power outages on manufacturing firms.

Utilises interviews with key figures within Zambia's system of energy provision, including the power utility ZESCO, Ministry of Energy and Energy Regulation Board Offers supply-side and demand-side recommendations at the national, continental, and global level Contains original data collected to highlight the impact of power outages on manufacturing firms

Autorentext
Imaduddin Ahmed holds a PhD in Infrastructure Economics and Finance from University College London, where he is a Research Fellow. Previously as a Transactions Advisor at the Rwanda Development Board, he helped the Rwandan energy utility execute thermal and renewable Power Purchase Agreements.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Energy, Industrialisation and Economic Growth.- 3. The Impact of Power Outages in the Literature.- 4. The Impact of the 2015 and 2016 Power Outages on Zambia's Manufacturing.- 5. Why Zambia's System of Energy Provision Did Not Prevent the Power Outages of 2015 and 2016.- 6. Recommendations.- 7. Conclusions.<p