The energy transition is as necessary as it is polarising – especially in developing countries looking to rapidly scale up energy access and industrialise. Poorva Karkare shares political economy lessons from existing analysis of African energy systems. Her brief illustrates a different way to examine why things are the way they are, and shows the need to appreciate the distinct dynamics related to electricity supply and demand.

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