Does Access to Clean Fuel and Technology Improve Health Outcomes? A Comparative Analysis of Africa and Asia

Nov 08, 2024

Does Access to Clean Fuel and Technology Improve Health Outcomes? A Comparative Analysis of Africa and Asia

This study examines the effect of access to clean fuel and technology on health outcomes, drawing a comparison between Africa and Asia over the period 2000–2021. Using Generalised Least Squares, our findings revealed that access to clean fuel and technology improves health outcomes in both regions, suggesting that having access to clean fuel and technology is indispensable to improving health outcomes in Africa and Asia. Thus, governments in the two regions should prioritise and invest in technology that provides access to clean energy.

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Authors: Isiaka Raifu Akande and Nantap Rejoice Ditep

About The Author

ISIAKA AKANDE RAIFU

Isiaka is a Research Associate at CSEA. He holds a bachelor’s and Master’s degree in economics from the University of Ibadan and is currently undergoing his PhD programme at the same university. His working areas cover data analysis, data management, research and preparation of training materials. His research interests include financial economics, defence economics, labour economics, tourism economics, development economics, energy economics and macroeconomics.

Before joining CSEA, he worked as a data analyst for Analysts’ Data Services and Resources Limited (ADSR) and as a Head of Research/Compliance Officer for Aegis Financial Services and Links.