Editorial: Special Issue - Energy Transitions in the Global South and Africa: Policy Imperatives, System Dynamics and Challenges

David Kimemia; Abiodun Omotayo Oladejo; Ashley  Van Niekerk

doi:10.25159/2957-3645/12155

Authors

David Kimemia University of South Africa and Medical Research Council
Abiodun Omotayo Oladejo Medical Research Council and University of South Africa
Ashley Van Niekerk University of South Africa and Medical Research Council

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25159/2957-3645/12155

Keywords:

Global South, energy, policy, poverty, health and safety, community energisation

Abstract

Editorial

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