The Political Economy of Hydropower Dependant Nations: A Case Study of Zambia [Paperback]

This book aims to inform better energy policy in hydropower dependent countries which are vulnerable to climate shocks. It focuses on the impact of increasing energy insecurity as global warming affects a fifth of the world population living in hydropower dependent countries facing drought. It uses Zambia as a case study.

The book offers supply-side and demand-side recommendations at the national, continental, and global level and contains original data collected to highlight the impact of power outages on manufacturing firms. 

1. Introduction.- 2. Energy, Industrialisation and Economic Growth.- 3. The Impact of Power Outages in the Literature.- 4. The Impact of the 2015 and 2016 Power Outages on Zambias Manufacturing.- 5. Why Zambias System of Energy Provision Did Not Prevent the Power Outages of 2015 and 2016.- 6. Recommendations.- 7. Conclusions.

This book is an easy and fascinating read for anyone interested in the developing world and/or the environment. (Rebecca Tinsley, libdemvoice.org, September 16, 2021)

Imaduddin Ahmed holds a PhD in Infrastructure Economics and Finance from University College London, where he is a Research Fellow. Previously as a Transactions Advisor at the Rwanda Development Board, he helped the Rwandan energy utility execute thermal and renewable Power Purchase Agreements.

This book is a must-read for all interested in Zambia and energy policy in the developing world.
 Pradeep Chhibber, Professor of Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, USA 

Through this brilliant analysis of the country of Zambia and the challenges ahead for its hydropower sector, Imad Ahmed shines a bright light on this emerging crisis alCv