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- Title
Does energy poverty increases starvation? Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa.
- Authors
Pondie, Thierry Messie; Engwali, Fon Dorothy; Nkoa, Bruno Emmanuel Ongo; Domguia, Edmond Noubissi
- Abstract
This study contributes to the existing literature on energy poverty and food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The study is conducted on a panel of 36 SSA countries over the period 2000 to 2020. Using several estimation methods, such as fixed effects, Driscoll-Kraay, Lewbel 2SLS, and the generalized method of moments, we find positive results for energy on food security. In SSA, the energy development index, access to electricity, and access to clean energy for cooking positively influence food security. This can encourage policy makers to prioritize investments in off-grid energy for vulnerable households through small-scale energy systems, which can promote food security by directly affecting local food production, preservation, and preparation, and contribute to human well-being and environmental conservation.
- Subjects
SUB-Saharan Africa; GENERALIZED method of moments; ENVIRONMENTAL protection; CALORIC content of foods; STARVATION; FOOD security; HUNGER; LOCAL foods
- Publication
Environmental Science & Pollution Research, 2023, Vol 30, Issue 17, p48721
- ISSN
0944-1344
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11356-023-25997-4