Energy problems and policies in developing countries

Publication Year: 1985

Author(s): Rajendra K Pachauri

Abstract:

This paper evaluates trends in energy consumption and supply, national responses in restructuring the energy sector emanating from the global oil price increases of 1973–74 and 1979–80, as well as efforts to restructure the economic systems in developing nations. The analysis reveals diverse trends and effects of measures taken but concludes by pointing to the capital constraints and intensification of energy consumption due to various aspects of economic development compounding the energy problems faced by these countries. The implications of past trends and efforts are summarized to conclude that unless efforts are mounted worlwide to mitigate the problems of these nations, the global community could be affected by a growing and widespread crisis.

Source: Energy Policy, Vol 13(4): 301-303p.

Publisher/Organisation: Elsevier

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0301421585900205