Ghana’s energy access journey so far: a review of key strategies
International Journal of Energy Sector Management
ISSN: 1750-6220
Article publication date: 2 September 2020
Issue publication date: 22 January 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive review of the programmes being implemented with a view to ascertaining if they adequately address the energy needs of the poor more holistically and sustainably.
Design/methodology/approach
The content of this desktop review is based on information collected through a review of available energy policy documents from the Ghana Government and related governmental agencies, such as the Energy Commission and Ghana Statistical Services, international energy-related agencies, such as the International Energy Agency (World Vision, 2013), as well as other related web searches. Additionally, global and Sub-Saharan African energy access documents were reviewed by analysing secondary data from the World Bank and UN policy reports, statistical data, strategies, regulations, protocols and other related documents (World Vision, 2013). Furthermore, some policy documents on energy access and usage were explored mainly from Senegal and Ghana to ascertain governments’ policies, regulations and strategies in the implementation of energy access policies.
Findings
The paper offers all the various strategies being implemented in an attempt to establish a foothold on the problem of affording the poor with clean and affordable energies. The paper also presents the rich experiences of Senegal in its bid to see expanded access in liquefied petroleum gas usage by residential consumers.
Originality/value
The paper provides some policy and theoretical implications for improving Ghana’s energy access.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to acknowledge the Editor and the anonymous reviewers for their comments on earlier drafts of this manuscript. The usual disclaimer applies.
Citation
Bukari, D., Tuokuu, F.X.D., Suleman, S., Ackah, I. and Apenu, G. (2021), "Ghana’s energy access journey so far: a review of key strategies", International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 139-156. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-02-2020-0008
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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