Pathways for Low-Carbon Energy Transition in the MENA Region: A Neo-Institutional Perspective

Adel Ben Youssef, Mounir Dahmani and Mohamed Wael Ben Khaled
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Adel Ben Youssef: Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, GREDEG, France

No 2024-22, GREDEG Working Papers from Groupe de REcherche en Droit, Economie, Gestion (GREDEG CNRS), Université Côte d'Azur, France

Abstract: The transition to low-carbon energy systems in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is critical for environmental protection, energy security, and socio-economic resilience. This paper uses neo-institutional theory to examine the impact of formal and informal institutions on the region's energy transition. Despite abundant renewable energy resources, governance inefficiencies, regulatory inconsistencies, and entrenched socio-cultural norms hinder progress. Through a literature review, the study presents an analytical framework focused on the Just and Sustainable Energy Transition (JSET) model, which emphasizes equity, sustainability, and inclusive governance. The study offers recommendations for institutional change and highlights the importance of collaboration among governments, industry stakeholders, and international partners to unlock the region's renewable energy potential and advance global sustainability goals.

Keywords: Renewable energy; low-carbon transition; institutional barriers; neo-institutional economics; energy policy; MENA region (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 P48 Q42 Q54 Q58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 39 pages
Date: 2024-09
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