Bridging the energy access divide for sustainable development in South Asia: Policies and prospects in Nepal

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Dhakal, Subas P., Mahmood, Muhammad N. and Bogati, Ramji. 2018. "Bridging the energy access divide for sustainable development in South Asia: Policies and prospects in Nepal." International Journal of Public Policy. 14 (1/2), pp. 104-119. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPP.2018.090704
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Bridging the energy access divide for sustainable development in South Asia: Policies and prospects in Nepal

ERA Journal ID32881
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsDhakal, Subas P. (Author), Mahmood, Muhammad N. (Author) and Bogati, Ramji (Author)
Journal TitleInternational Journal of Public Policy
Journal Citation14 (1/2), pp. 104-119
Number of Pages16
Year2018
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
ISSN1740-0600
1740-0619
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPP.2018.090704
Web Address (URL)http://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=90704
Abstract

Bridging the energy access divide is critical for meeting Nepal's social and economic development objectives. Under the assumption that there are fertile opportunities for linking energy policy and market prospects, this paper explores the central question: 'to what extent is the current policy environment in Nepal conducive to the uptake of solar energy at the household level?' The paper makes use of an exploratory research approach to data analyses in order to address the research question. The findings reveal that the country's renewable energy market is still in its infancy. Although donor-driven subsidy policy has been successful in promoting the uptake of solar energy, exclusivity of subsidy mechanisms coupled with the lack of cross-sectoral policy harmony are hindering the uptake of solar energy. The paper ends with a discussion on the need for a market-centric impetus to facilitate a renewable energy sector in Nepal.

Keywordsdonor agencies, energy policy, Leximancer, renewable energy market, South Asia, sustainable development, Nepal
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020440709. Public policy
409999. Other engineering not elsewhere classified
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Byline AffiliationsCurtin University of Technology
School of Civil Engineering and Surveying
Resources Himalaya Foundation, Nepal
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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