The Nexus between Electricity Generation and Agricultural Development in Africa
This study examines the dynamic connections between electricity generation and agricultural development, utilizing dynamic generalized method of moments (GMM) estimation techniques and annual time series data spanning from 2000 to 2020. The findings offer valuable insights into the impact of ele...
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This study examines the dynamic connections between electricity generation and agricultural development, utilizing dynamic generalized method of moments (GMM) estimation techniques and annual time series data spanning from 2000 to 2020. The findings offer valuable insights into the impact of electricity generation on agricultural progress. Firstly, both electric power generation and energy generation capacity were negatively and significantly linked to agricultural development in Africa. This suggests that despite increases in electric power and energy generation, agricultural development may not improve due to inefficiencies in the energy infrastructure, including inadequate transmission and distribution networks, unreliable grid connectivity, energy losses, and distribution issues that prevent electricity from reaching rural areas where agriculture is predominantly concentrated. Second, further analysis reveals a significant and positive association between electricity consumption, access to electricity, and agricultural development in Africa. This indicates that expanding electricity access and increasing its consumption in agricultural activities can significantly enhance agricultural productivity and growth across the continent. These results emphasize the importance of improving infrastructure and optimizing capacity utilization to ensure that the growth in electricity generation capacity translates into tangible benefits for agricultural development in Africa. Thus, the study underscores the pivotal role of electricity generation, consumption, and access in promoting agricultural development, while highlighting the need to address infrastructure inefficiencies to achieve sustainable growth.
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| spelling | doaj-art-0dca0ecc55c04061a12f48b7ba5eb6d62024-12-23T01:04:08ZengEconJournalsInternational Journal of Energy Economics and Policy2146-45532024-12-0115110.32479/ijeep.14651The Nexus between Electricity Generation and Agricultural Development in AfricaCharles O. Manasseh0Chine Sp Logan1Ogochukwu C. Okanya2Ebele Igwemeka3Onuselogu Odidi4Chukwunonso F. Onoh5Kelechi C. Nnamdi6Kenneth O. Madubuike7Emeka P. Ejim8Department of Banking and Finance, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, NigeriaDepartment of Public Policy, Helms School of Government, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA 24502, USADepartment of Banking and Finance, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, NigeriaDepartment of Banking and Finance, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, NigeriaDepartment of Banking and Finance, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State, NigeriaDepartment of Economics, National Open University of Nigeria, NigeriaDepartment of Economics, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NigeriaDepartment of Economics, Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State, NigeriaDepartment of Business Administration and Management, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria This study examines the dynamic connections between electricity generation and agricultural development, utilizing dynamic generalized method of moments (GMM) estimation techniques and annual time series data spanning from 2000 to 2020. The findings offer valuable insights into the impact of electricity generation on agricultural progress. Firstly, both electric power generation and energy generation capacity were negatively and significantly linked to agricultural development in Africa. This suggests that despite increases in electric power and energy generation, agricultural development may not improve due to inefficiencies in the energy infrastructure, including inadequate transmission and distribution networks, unreliable grid connectivity, energy losses, and distribution issues that prevent electricity from reaching rural areas where agriculture is predominantly concentrated. Second, further analysis reveals a significant and positive association between electricity consumption, access to electricity, and agricultural development in Africa. This indicates that expanding electricity access and increasing its consumption in agricultural activities can significantly enhance agricultural productivity and growth across the continent. These results emphasize the importance of improving infrastructure and optimizing capacity utilization to ensure that the growth in electricity generation capacity translates into tangible benefits for agricultural development in Africa. Thus, the study underscores the pivotal role of electricity generation, consumption, and access in promoting agricultural development, while highlighting the need to address infrastructure inefficiencies to achieve sustainable growth. https://econjournals.com./index.php/ijeep/article/view/14651Electricity Generation, Agricultural Development, Africa |
| spellingShingle | Charles O. Manasseh Chine Sp Logan Ogochukwu C. Okanya Ebele Igwemeka Onuselogu Odidi Chukwunonso F. Onoh Kelechi C. Nnamdi Kenneth O. Madubuike Emeka P. Ejim The Nexus between Electricity Generation and Agricultural Development in Africa International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy Electricity Generation, Agricultural Development, Africa |
| title | The Nexus between Electricity Generation and Agricultural Development in Africa |
| title_full | The Nexus between Electricity Generation and Agricultural Development in Africa |
| title_fullStr | The Nexus between Electricity Generation and Agricultural Development in Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Nexus between Electricity Generation and Agricultural Development in Africa |
| title_short | The Nexus between Electricity Generation and Agricultural Development in Africa |
| title_sort | nexus between electricity generation and agricultural development in africa |
| topic | Electricity Generation, Agricultural Development, Africa |
| url | https://econjournals.com./index.php/ijeep/article/view/14651 |
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