 Transparency in energy-rich developing countries: A solution for energy poverty?Yselle Malah-Kuete and Thierry Messie-Pondie Energy Policy, 2025, vol. 198, issue C Abstract: Despite extensive research on the paradox of energy poverty in energy-rich developing countries, the effectiveness of transparency policies in resource management remains underexplored. This study addresses this issue by evaluating the impact of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) on mitigating the resource curse and alleviating energy poverty. By analyzing a panel data set of 63 energy-rich developing countries from 2000 to 2022, the study employs various econometric techniques to address heterogeneity and endogeneity. The findings reveal that EITI membership significantly reduces energy poverty, particularly regarding electricity access and clean cooking energy and technologies. However, the effect is influenced by compliance with EITI guidelines, regional characteristics, and international commodity price shocks. Effective governance plays a crucial role in moderating these effects. This research underscores the relevance of policy-enhancing transparency and governance frameworks to improve energy poverty outcomes in resource-rich nations. Keywords: Energy poverty; Energy-rich countries; Extractive industries transparency initiative (EITI); Panel data models (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:eee:enepol:v:198:y:2025:i:c:s0301421524005081 DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2024.114488 Access Statistics for this article Energy Policy is currently edited by N. France More articles in Energy Policy from Elsevier |
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