The Hidden Energy Crisis

Over two billion people worldwide are without access to clean, modern energy, which leads to drudgery, ill health and sometimes death. Although a lack of adequate energy affects people's health and well-being, as well as their productive and educational capacities, addressing this deficit is a low priority for governments and donor agencies. "The Hidden Energy Crisis" outlines why we have failed so far to extend energy access to the world's poor, and suggests operating models that have greater potential to make a difference. It argues that meeting the basic needs of the world's energy poor will not make a significant difference to global carbon emissions. However, it will take significant effort and finance from international donors, multinational and national governments to scale up successful pilot projects dramatically to make a significant impact on the poor.This book presents a call to action to address the energy crisis. It should be read by policy makers in governments and donor agencies, as well as academics, students and staff of donor agencies.

ISBN 1853396761   Pages 128 ISBN13 9781853396762 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Practical Action Publishing   Weight (grammes) 227 Imprint Practical Action Publishing   Published in Rugby Format Paperback   Height (mm) 234 Publication date 01 Sep 2009   Width (mm) 156 Library of Congress TJ807   Spine width (mm) 10 DEWEY 333.7911091724   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

		Boxes, figures and tables
		Foreword by Andrew Scott
1		Inequalities in energy		1
2		Failure to reach the energy poor		19
3		Energy solutions for the poor		35
4		The funding gap		65
5		Climate change and energy for the poor		75
6		Conclusions and recommendations		85
Annex I		Practical Action's experience with energy access for the poor		89
		References		93
		Index		101

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