Policy and regulatory framework for renewable energy and energy efficiency development in Ghana

Gboney, William K.

doi:10.3763/cpol.2009.0636

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“…First, business organizations provide a business perspective on climate change TT through consensus-based reports (ICC, 2008;ACTI, 2009;WBCSD, 2010). Second, the case study literature offers a micro-level perspective of the processes of transferring and adopting technologies (Forsyth, 2005;Lewis, 2007;Ockwell et al, 2008;Cai et al, 2009;Gboney, 2009;Grant, 2009;Machado, 2009;Wang, 2009;Zhang et al, 2009;Hultman et al, forthcoming;Lewis, 2010).…”

Section: The Business Approach To Climate Change Ttmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Indeed, uncoordinated energy policies, uncertainty of institutional frameworks, excessive bureaucracy or inappropriate power purchase agreements are behind some TT failures in Ghana and South Africa (Gboney, 2009;Grant, 2009).…”

Section: National Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This requires a functioning education system, targeted capacity-building programmes, and capacity at all levels of implementation of the technologies: technical, financial, business development and regulation (Gboney, 2009;WBCSD, 2010).…”

Section: National Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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How to increase technology transfers to developing countries: a synthesis of the evidence

Pueyo¹,

Mendiluce

Naranjo³

et al. 2012

Climate Policy

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The existing United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has failed to deliver the rate of low-carbon technology transfer (TT) required to curb GHG emissions in developing countries. This failure has exposed the limitations of universalism and renewed interest in bilateral approaches to TT. Gaps are identified in the UNFCCC approach to climate change TT: missing links between international institutions and the national enabling environments that encourage private investment; a non-differentiated approach for (developing) country and technology characteristics; and a lack of clear measurements of the volume and effectiveness of TTs. Evidence from econometric literature and business experience on climate change TT is reviewed, so as to address the identified pitfalls of the UNFCCC process. Strengths and weaknesses of different methodological approaches are highlighted. International policy recommendations are offered aimed at improving the level of emission reductions achieved through TT.Keywords: business strategy; climate change; developing countries; economic models; technology transfer; UNFCCC La Convention cadre des Nations Unies sur le changement climatique (CCNUCC) actuelle a échoué en ce qui concerne le taux de transferí des technologies sobres en carbone requises pour réduire les emissions de gaz a effet de serré (GES) dans les pays en developpement. Cet échec a exposé les limites de l'universalisme et creé un regain d'intérét pour les approches bilaterales au transferí de technologies. Des failles ont été identifiées dans la demarche de la CCNUCC par rapport au transferí de technologies: liens manquants entre institutions internationales et circonstances nationales favorables a l'investissement privé; une approche non différenciée entre pays (en developpement) et les caracteristiques de latechnologie; et un manque de ciarte pour mesurer l'ampleur et l'effectivité des transferís de technologies. Les résullals de publicalions économélriques el d'expérience d'entreprises dans le transferí de technologies liées au changement climatique furent examines, de maniere a identifier et aborder les failles du processus de la CCNUCC. Les forces etfaiblesses de différentes methodologies furent mises en relief. Des recommandations de politique internationale sont faites dans le but d'augmenter le niveau de reduction d'émissions a atteindre grace au transferí de technologies.

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How to increase technology transfers to developing countries: a synthesis of the evidence

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“…Appropriate capabilities, infrastructures and institutions need to be in place for countries in this group to reap the benefits of renewable energy technology transfer. Clear targets for renewable energy penetration, coordinated energy policies, stable institutional frameworks, reduced bureaucracy or appropriate power purchase agreements (PPA) have been recommended by previous researchers in SubSaharan Africa (Gboney, 2009). Capacity building programs including government decision makers, industry and local end-users are also essential to create solid foundations for technology transfer.…”

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Renewable Technology Transfer to Developing Countries: One Size Does Not Fit All

Pueyo¹,

Llamas²

2012

IDS Working Papers

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Summary Developing countries are experiencing unprecedented levels of economic growth. As a result, they will be responsible for most of the future growth in energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. The development, transfer and use of renewable energy technologies are promising ways towards low‐carbon development in these countries. However, the UNFCCC processes have had a limited success in promoting them. This is mainly due to their disconnection with national enabling factors and to their homogeneous approach for all developing countries. This paper addresses these pitfalls by analysing the differentiated performance of developing countries with regards to several indicators of enabling factors for technology transfer. Three quantitative analysis methodologies – principal component analysis, multiple regression analysis and cluster analysis – are used to identify the most important enabling factors of technology transfer and to create groups of developing countries according to their performance in these. Policy recommendations are then adapted to the specific needs of each of the defined groups.

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“…These include stable policies, transparent investment regulation and conducive local conditions (WBCSD, 2010 (Gboney, 2009;Grant, 2009 (Gboney, 2009;WBCSD, 2010 A large market allows technology businesses to build a significant production scale and achieve lower production costs as a result of economies of scale and technological learning curves (Wei, 1995;Stern, 2007). It also provides scope to develop a wide portfolio of low-carbon technologies.…”

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The role of technology transfer for the development of a local wind component industry in Chile

Pueyo

García²,

Mendiluce

et al. 2011

Energy Policy

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Keywords: Technology transfer Renewable energy Developing countriesThis paper contributes to the debate about climate change technology transfer by analysing barriers and enablers for a Chilean company starting up the production of wind blades. Literature on the role of technology transfer for the development and deployment of local renewable energy technologies in developing countries often refers to success stories in Brazil, India and China. Instead, this case study highlights the different challenges faced by smaller emerging economies. The paper argues that successful technology transfer in a smaller economy like Chile requires: a minimum internal demand and access to regional markets to attract foreign knowledge providers; a focus in the types of technologies where the recipient country or company have a competitive advantage; and active learning processes by the recipient company. Lessons are drawn for improving the design and implementation of technology-push and market-pull policies in small or medium emerging economies.

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Policy and regulatory framework for renewable energy and energy efficiency development in Ghana

Cited by 33 publications

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How to increase technology transfers to developing countries: a synthesis of the evidence

How to increase technology transfers to developing countries: a synthesis of the evidence

Renewable Technology Transfer to Developing Countries: One Size Does Not Fit All

The role of technology transfer for the development of a local wind component industry in Chile

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