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Energy for all: addressing the energy, environment, and poverty nexus in Asia (pdf 1.31mb)

This ADB study focuses on access to energy for all, with due consideration to the links between energy, environment and poverty.

Issues covered in the study include the current world and Asian energy situation, availability and utilisation of resources, prospects for meeting future demand, as well as price and affordability issues.

Chapters include:
- world energy trends
- the Asian energy situation
- energy and development
- energy, poverty and the environment
- energy services and the millennium development goals
- alternative energy strategies
- sustainable energy for all

 

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