Project description
Energy, environment and economic interaction in sub-Saharan Africa
The relationships between energy, the environment, and economic growth are complex. Understanding the impact of their interactions on sustainable development has recently become a research focus, as previous studies have not thoroughly examined this, leaving a gap in the literature. The EU-funded EEGLS project aims to study the interconnections between these factors and their impact on the sustainable development of sub-Saharan African countries from 2001 to 2023. It will use data from international institutions, conduct statistical analysis and econometric tests, and apply the capital approach to sustainable development and the integrated sustainable development goals (iSDG) framework. The project’s goal is to inform policymaking and encourage investment in renewable energy and conservation.
Objective
Energy consumption, environment, and economic growth (target variables), exist simultaneously and are inseparable. This means energy access is essential to spurring economic growth and reducing poverty; however, it adversely affects the environment. Besides, there is a negative relationship between environmental degradation and economic growth. Thus, this tension between improving energy access for economic growth and mitigating environmental externality from growth introduced a three-way link model) and their interaction impact on sustainable development is the recent research agenda. However, previous findings examined either one or two-way links (supply side, demand side, or environmental side theories) to explore the relationship between the variables. Most findings overlooked the interaction impact on sustainable development and did not measured the variables in broad or specific indicators, resulting in a gap in the literature (knowledge). Furthermore, the forward and feedback relationships between economic activities and the environment have not been examined. Therefore, this study will investigate target variables linkage and their interaction impacts on the sustainable development of sub-Saharan African countries from 2001 to 2023. The study will employ multi-country secondary panel data analysis collected from international institutions’ databases. It will analyze the descriptive statistics and basic panel data econometric tests and adopt the abovementioned theories, capital approach, and integrated sustainable development goals (iSDG) framework and employ robust methodology like the simultaneous equation model. It will provide insights into the complex relationship between target variables, inform policymakers on sustainable development strategies, and serve as a basis for further studies. The project will also encourage investment in renewable energy and conservation. The fellowship will enhance research skills, visibility, networking, and VU capacity.
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- engineering and technology environmental engineering energy and fuels renewable energy
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HORIZON.4.1 - Widening participation and spreading excellence
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-02
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