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Energy Poverty in Bolivia: Levels, trends, and inequalities at the Municipal level

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  • Erika Soliz

    (UPB)

  • Ricardo Nogales

    (UPB)

Abstract
Access to clean energy is critical for economic development, poverty reduction, and enhancing individual well-being, aligning with Sen's capability approach which emphasizes the importance of energy services in achieving essential life functions. Despite its importance, nergy poverty remains underexplored in Latin America, particularly in Bolivia. We address this gap by evaluating energy poverty convergence at the municipal level in Bolivia from 2012 to 2016. We employ a β-convergence analysis to compare observed and expected convergence rates, identifying municipalities that are energy poverty pockets—regions with high initial poverty levels and slow improvement rates. Our study also characterizes these lagging municipalities and projects their energy poverty levels for 2030. Findings from our study aim to inform targeted public policies by highlighting regional disparities and providing a nuanced understanding of energy poverty dynamics in Bolivia, thereby contributing to more effective interventions aligned with national and international development goals.

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  • Erika Soliz & Ricardo Nogales, 2024. "Energy Poverty in Bolivia: Levels, trends, and inequalities at the Municipal level," SDSN Bolivia 06-24, Universidad Privada Boliviana.
    • Handle: RePEc:iad:sdsnwp:0624
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    Keywords

    Energy poverty; Bolivia; Convergence; Inequality.;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • P28 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Socialist and Transition Economies - - - Natural Resources; Environment
    • O13 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products

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