Access to Energy and Human Development

Gaye, Amie

2007

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This paper attempts to examine the linkages between energy services and human development in developing countries. It does so by comparing modern energy use in developed and developing countries and argues that a threshold of modern energy is required to achieve growth and improvement in human development. The paper also assesses the effect of fossil fuel use on greenhouse gas emissions and developing countries’ capacity to adapt to climate change. It discusses the dual challenge of mitigating climate change and meeting the energy demands of developing countries in a sustainable way. The paper is divided into three main sections. Section one examines inequalities in access to modern energy services and how they impact on livelihood strategies, health, education and human development in general. Section two looks at adaptation capacities of developing countries, whilst section three discusses strategies for mitigating climate change while at the same time meeting the energy demands of developing countries. [Extracto, Introduction]

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Acceso a energía; Desarrollo humano;