Poverty and Power
Energy and the South African State
Pluto Press
Published on 20. October 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
252 pages
978-0-7453-1062-6 (ISBN)
Description
Examines the opportunities for the democratic state in South Africa to make improvements in social equity and economic development. The themes are explored through a case study of the energy sector in South Africa as it seeks to widen access to improved energy services for all people.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
line drawings, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
319 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7453-1062-6 (9780745310626)
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Content
The role of the state in achieving greater equity; the changing context for energy planning in South Africa; household energy and poverty; the core of South Africa's household energy policy; the rest of the equation; a new system of governance for the energy sector; conclusion - reflections on the energy policy research and training project, gender equity and the IEP methodology, the international significance of the South African experience.