Information on "Energy" and "Eastern Africa"
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Impact of EU Common Agricultural Policy Reform on Uganda
Author: Ole Boysen, Alan Matthews
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper considers the effects of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on developing countries. More on «Impact of EU Common Agricultural Policy Reform on Uganda» -
Nov 2012
Les enjeux et effets induits attendus des grands investissements énergétiques : Projets hydroélectriques
Author: Alexandre Taithe
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
Cette note examine la mise en chantier de l'hydroélectricité comme une solution face aux défis de l'électrification dans les États de l'Afrique des Grands Lacs. More on «Les enjeux et effets induits attendus des grands investissements énergétiques : Projets hydroélectriques»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
Shockwatch Bulletin: Monitoring the Impact of the Euro Zone Crisis, China/India Slow-Down, and Energy Price Shocks on Lower-Income Countries
Author: Isabella Massa, Nicola Cantore, Jodie Keane, Jane Kennan, Dirk Willem te Velde
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This Shockwatch Bulletin examines the global macro-economic situation and provides a vulnerability assessment using case studies before putting forth policy recommendation. More on «Shockwatch Bulletin: Monitoring the Impact of the Euro Zone Crisis, China/India Slow-Down, and Energy Price Shocks on Lower-Income Countries»
August 2012
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Aug 2012
Mozambique’s Gas: An Opportunity for South Africa?
Author: Ichumile Gqada
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper looks at opportunities for South African energy in the wake of gas discoveries in Mozambique. More on «Mozambique’s Gas: An Opportunity for South Africa?» -
Aug 2012
Energy Price Shocks
Author: Nicola Cantore, Alessandro Antimiani, Paulo Rui Anciaes
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper discusses the effects of recent energy price changes on developing countries. More on «Energy Price Shocks»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Renewables in the Energy Transition: Evidence on Solar Home Systems and Lighting-Fuel Choice in Kenya
Author: Jann Lay, Janosch Ondraczek, Jana Stoever
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Kenya is one of the few relatively well‐established solar home systems (SHSs) markets in the world. More on «Renewables in the Energy Transition: Evidence on Solar Home Systems and Lighting-Fuel Choice in Kenya»
September 2011
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Sep 2011
Biofuels in Eastern Africa: Dangers Yes, But Much Potential as Well
Author: Steve Wiggins, Jodie Keane, Jane Kennan, Henri Leturque, Christopher Stevens
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Biofuel production is booming. Worldwide, production of ethanol for fuel has almost quintupled since 2000, while that of biodiesel has risen by almost 25 times. More on «Biofuels in Eastern Africa: Dangers Yes, But Much Potential as Well»
July 2011
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8 Jul 2011
Sudan in Transition
Author: Ruchita Beri
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This article discusses the transition of Sudan into a new era, and the impact this will have for India. More on «Sudan in Transition» -
Jul 2011
Oil and State Building in South Sudan
Author: Jill Shankleman
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report focuses on South Sudan’s substantial oil reserves and how they can be used to build and support the new nation. More on «Oil and State Building in South Sudan»
June 2011
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Jun 2011
Biofuels: The Best Response of Developing Countries to High Energy Prices?
Author: Mareike Lange, Gernot Klepper
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
In this policy brief the authors discuss fuel import substitution and evaluate the case of biofuel production from Jatropha in Malawi. More on «Biofuels: The Best Response of Developing Countries to High Energy Prices?»
