Examines energy policies for GESI and EJ integration in South Asia and Africa, indicating significant gaps in equity and inclusivity.
Key Points
The research aims to analyze the integration of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Energy Justice (EJ) principles in national energy policies.
Thematic literature review on energy transitions.
Semi-quantitative policy content analysis of national energy policies from selected South Asian and African countries.
Assessment of GESI and EJ integration levels within those policies.
Identified strong conceptual links between GESI and EJ in energy policies.
Found that existing policies inadequately address distributive, procedural, and recognition-based justice.
Demonstrated that renewable energy expansion may reinforce existing social inequalities despite good intentions.