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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Imaduddin AhmedPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2021 Weight: 0.394kg ISBN: 9783030712686ISBN 10: 3030712680 Pages: 269 Publication Date: 06 August 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Energy, Industrialisation and Economic Growth3. The Impact of Power Outages in the Literature4. The Impact of the 2015 and 2016 Power Outages on Zambia’s Manufacturing5. Why Zambia’s System of Energy Provision Did Not Prevent the Power Outages of 2015 and 20166. Recommendations7. ConclusionsReviewsThis book is an easy and fascinating read for anyone interested in the developing world and/or the environment. (Rebecca Tinsley, libdemvoice.org, September 16, 2021) Author InformationImaduddin 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |