Electricity in Africa - 9781847011695

Electricity in AfricaThe Politics of Transformation in Uganda\nAuthor(s): Christopher Gore\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: James Currey, United Kingdom\nImprint: James Currey\nISBN-13: 9781847011695, 978-1847011695\nSynopsis\nExamines the history of electricity provision in Africa and the effects of privatization and infrastructure changes in energy transformation, offering a critical window into development politics in African states.\n\nNo country has managed to develop beyond a subsistence economy without ensuring at least minimum access to electricity for the majority of its population. Yet many sub-Saharan African countries struggle to meet demand. Why is this, and what can be done to reduce energy poverty and further Africa's development? Examining the politics and processes surrounding electricity infrastructure, provision and reform, the author provides an overview of historical andcontemporary debates about access in the sub-continent, and explores the shifting role and influe.