Overview
- Discovers the latest and most relevant topics on renewable energy and sustainable development in Africa
- Learns how renewable energy and sustainable development agenda can align with the African Union Agenda of Vision 2063
- Explores a comparative perspective on the renewable energy and sustainable development situation in Africa
Part of the book series: Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development (AAESPD)
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This book explores the potential of renewable energy sources to promote sustainable development in Africa, with a specific focus on Cameroon, Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa, and Algeria. It delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by various renewable and clean energy technologies, including nuclear power, liquefied petroleum gas, bamboo biomass gasification, and geothermal energy, in addressing the energy needs of African nations. Additionally, the book assesses the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of renewable energy projects and evaluates their alignment with the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
This book is valuable for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, university research libraries, research centers, and anyone interested in understanding how renewable energy can contribute to a more resilient and prosperous Africa.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Hassan Qudrat-Ullah is a professor of decision sciences with the School of Administrative Studies at York University, Toronto, Canada. He is a well-known scholar in “decision sciences,” energy policy modeling,” and “system dynamics” areas. He has authored and edited over 100 refereed publications including 17 books (including edited volumes), 40 journal articles, and numerous conference proceedings and presentations.
In 2017, he won York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies’ Excellence in Research Award. He is also an appointed member of the Program Advisory and Editorial Board of Springer Complexity, USA. He has been honored as the state guest of Pakistan in 2016 and 2017. He loves traveling and the exploration of various cultures across the globe. He has been to 139 countries: part business and part pleasure.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Exploring the Dynamics of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development in Africa
Book Subtitle: A Cross-Country and Interdisciplinary Approach
Authors: Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
Series Title: Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48528-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Energy, Energy (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-48527-5Published: 29 November 2023
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-48530-5Due: 30 December 2023
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-48528-2Published: 28 November 2023
Series ISSN: 2198-7262
Series E-ISSN: 2198-7270
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 143
Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations, 31 illustrations in colour
Topics: Renewable and Green Energy, African Politics, African Business