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The main aim of the 2015 Paris Agreement is to tackle climate change. In this respect, different countries across the globe have established strategies and policies aimed at transitioning to a low-carbon economy. The main feature of these energy transitio
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Energy Transitions and the Future of the African Energy Sector
Victoria R. Nalule Editor
Energy Transitions and the Future of the African Energy Sector Law, Policy and Governance
Editor Victoria R. Nalule School of Social Sciences, CEPMLP University of Dundee Dundee, UK
ISBN 978-3-030-56848-1 ISBN 978-3-030-56849-8 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-56849-8
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To the African Youth, may you be inspired by this book to actively take part in shaping the future of the African energy sector
Acknowledgements
I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who contributed chapters to this book. A special thanks go out to Ayebare Rukundo Tom for coming up with the brilliant idea of having an edited African book project featuring different experts. I also do sincerely thank Noreen Kidunduhu and Hendrica Rabophala for their editorial assistance. I again sincerely thank Rachael Ballard and Joanna O’Neil for their help in getting the work published on time. The African Energy and Minerals Management Initiative (AEMI) was also instrumental in bringing together different African experts (www.afrienergymi nerals.org).
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Contents
Part I 1
Introduction
How to Respond to Energy Transitions in Africa: Introducing the Energy Progression Dialogue Victoria R. Nalule 1.1 Introduction: Aim of the Book 1.2 The Future and Role of Fossil Fuels in Africa in the Energy Transition Era 1.3 Introducing the Energy Progression Dialogue: Energy Progression V Energy
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