Essays about: "Economic Growth Oil Sub-Saharan Africa"

Found 4 essays containing the words Economic Growth Oil Sub-Saharan Africa.

  1. 1. Modelling the energy demand for transport in Sub-Saharan Africa : World Energy Outlook as a Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Amrita Dasgupta; [2019]
    Keywords : Energy demand projections; modelling; transport; infrastructure; Sub-Saharan Africa; road; rail; aviation; navigation; oil consumption; population; GDP; growth; urbanisation; air quality; sustainability; policies; development; Energibehovsprognoser; modellering; transport; infrastruktur; subsahariska Afrika; väg; järnväg; luftfart; sjöfart; oljekonsumtion; befolkning; BNP; tillväxt; urbanisering; luftkvalitet; hållbarhet; politik; utveckling;

    Abstract : Energy demand projections are essential tools that enable policymakers, engineers, scientists, stakeholders and investors to assess the future energy needs of a country and understand the technical, economic, social and environmental costs associated with meeting this demand. Such tools become further indispensable in the case of developing countries, where past consumption trends alone cannot indicate the trajectory of their future energy demand. READ MORE

  3. 2. Diamonds are a country's best friends! An empirical study of economic growth and natural resources in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ulrika Theodora Blomstrand Andersen; [2015]
    Keywords : Sub-Saharan Africa; economic growth; development; natural resources; diamonds; Botswana; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses the impact of several natural resources on economic growth in the empirically rather poor Sub-Saharan Africa during the time period of 1990-2010. By performing panel regression analyses based on economic and political data from the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, the conclusion that the production of diamonds promotes economic growth the most could be made. READ MORE

  4. 3. Oil and Development - A Formula for Sustained Economic Growth?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Adam Holmgren; Erik Wallström; [2015]
    Keywords : Economic Growth Oil Sub-Saharan Africa; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose of our study is to determine the importance of oil exports in relation to GDP in countries located in Sub-Saharan Africa when it comes to promoting economic growth. Due to the fact that oil accounts for approximately 40 percent of the world’s total energy production, and is predicted to do so for at least 45 more years to come, we found this a highly relevant topic to look into. READ MORE

  5. 4. Super Grids in Africa : Could they release the economic potential of concentrating solar power?

    University essay from KTH/Energisystemanalys

    Author : Merce Labordena; [2013]
    Keywords : Concentrating solar power; CSP; Super Grid; Smart Grid; HVDC; Sub-Saharan Africa;

    Abstract : The way its future power systems are designed will have significant impact on sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) aspirations to move from low electricity consumption rates to enhance life quality and further increase economic opportunity. At present, Africa is experiencing higher economic growth rates than other continents (including Asia). READ MORE