Domestic Energy Consumption in Ghana: Deprivation versus Likelihood of Access

Alhassan Karakara, Evans Osabuohien () and Simplice Asongu
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Evans Osabuohien: CEPDeR, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria

No 21/023, Research Africa Network Working Papers from Research Africa Network (RAN)

Abstract: Purpose – This paper analyses the extent to which households are deprived (or otherwise) of clean energy sources in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach – It engages the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey data (GDHS VI). Three different energy deprivation indicators were estimated: cooking fuel deprivation, lighting deprivation and indoor air pollution. The empirical evidence is based on logit regressions that explain whether households are deprived or not. Findings – The results show that energy deprivation or access is contingent on the area of residence. Energy access and deprivation in Ghana show some regional disparities, even though across every region, the majority of households use three fuel types: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), charcoal and wood cut. Increases in wealth and education lead to reduction in the likelihood of being energy deprived. Thus, efforts should be geared towards policies that will ensure households having access to clean fuels to reduce the attendant deprivations and corresponding effects of using dangerous or dirty fuels. Originality/value – This study complements the extant literature by analysing the extent to which households are deprived (or otherwise) of clean energy sources in Ghana.

Keywords: Energy deprivation; Ghana; Households; Sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 P28 Q42 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 25
Date: 2021-01
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Forthcoming: Management of Environmental Quality

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