Overcoming Barriers to Energy Transition in the MENA Region: New Institutional Dynamics

Mohamed Wael Ben Khaled, Mounir Dahmani and Adel Ben Youssef

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Abstract: The transition to sustainable energy systems in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region addresses critical challenges of environmental protection, energy security, and socio-economic resilience. Using neo-institutional theory, this paper examines the intricate relationship between formal and informal institutions and their significant impact on the region's energy transition. Despite the MENA region's abundant renewable energy resources, numerous institutional barriers, such as governance inefficiencies, regulatory inconsistencies, and entrenched socio-cultural norms, significantly hinder this transition. Through a review of existing literature, this study presents a comprehensive analytical framework designed to overcome these barriers, with a focus on the Just and Sustainable Energy Transition model. This strategic model emphasizes equity, sustainability, and inclusive governance as pillars for reform. The study offers detailed recommendations for institutional change and underscores the importance of collaborative efforts among governments, industry stakeholders, and international partners to unlock the MENA region's renewable energy potential, advance global sustainability goals, and ensure a more secure and resilient energy future.

Keywords: Renewable energy; energy transition dynamics; institutional barriers; new institutional economics; energy policy; MENA region renewable energy; MENA region (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-03-29
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DOI: 10.20944/preprints202402.1440.v1

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