Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course examines the energy issues facing Sub-Saharan African countries. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the energy issues facing developing countries in general, and Sub-Saharan Africa in particular. It will provide students with the knowledge of the challenges faced due to specific country contexts, the relationship between energy, politics and development in the sub-continent and how it differs from other regions of the world, and the tools to understand the importance of context-specific solutions. The course will cover theories and frameworks for understanding the energy system, the relationship between energy, politics and development, and will use case studies to illustrate the importance of context in shaping the outcomes of energy provision and governance.