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African Energy Challenges in the Transition
Era: The Role of Regional Cooperation
Macdonald Irowarisima
2.1 Introduction
The world is transitioning to a low-carbon economy. However, the
energy challenges experienced on the African continent are yet to
be addressed. It has become a known fact that energy can be a
potent resource for fostering both Gross Domestic Growth (GDP)
and economic development in any resource-rich nation. For instance,
Britain’s energy from coal and Brazil’s investment in the biofuel sector has
been a landmark contributor to the industrial revolution and economic
development of both countries. These cases have shown that adequate
provision and use of energy services is an indication of enhanced
M. Irowarisima (B)
Dundee African Research Network, Dundee, UK
© The Author(s) 2021
V. R. Nalule (ed.), Energy Transitions and the Future
of the African Energy Sector,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-56849-8_2
37
African Energy Challenges in the Transition
Era: The Role of Regional Cooperation
Macdonald Irowarisima
2.1 Introduction
The world is transitioning to a low-carbon economy. However, the
energy challenges experienced on the African continent are yet to
be addressed. It has become a known fact that energy can be a
potent resource for fostering both Gross Domestic Growth (GDP)
and economic development in any resource-rich nation. For instance,
Britain’s energy from coal and Brazil’s investment in the biofuel sector has
been a landmark contributor to the industrial revolution and economic
development of both countries. These cases have shown that adequate
provision and use of energy services is an indication of enhanced
M. Irowarisima (B)
Dundee African Research Network, Dundee, UK
© The Author(s) 2021
V. R. Nalule (ed.), Energy Transitions and the Future
of the African Energy Sector,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-56849-8_2
37