Energy Resources in Africa: Distribution, Opportunities and Challenges
Energy Resources in Africa: Distribution, Opportunities and Challenges by Herick Othieno
English | 1 Nov. 2015 | ISBN: 3319251856 | 362 Pages | PDF | 5.72 MB
English | 1 Nov. 2015 | ISBN: 3319251856 | 362 Pages | PDF | 5.72 MB
This book provides information on the distribution of the available energy resources throughout the continent and how it is linked to the development of individual states. Africa is considered one of the poorest continents in the world, mainly because its development has historically depended on imported resources including technical expertise. This view and its associated resource management strategy are based on the perception that Africa lacks sufficient energy resources to drive its development agenda. Analyses of individual countries’ energy potentials, exploitation levels and distribution mechanisms are provided with a view to identifying additional factors that are stifling Africa’s economic development. One critical factor is the relationship between available energy resources and the energy mixes chosen by different states, and how these can be exploited to produce the right blend of energy for various applications such as industrial, transport, domestic, and recreational uses.