Assessing energy poverty and its determinants in the west African economic and monetary union (WAEMU) countries: a multidimensional analysis

Abstract

Household access to modern energy sources remains a major challenge in developing countries. Most households in the countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) are still dependent on inefficient cooking and lighting systems, which affect the socio-economic development of these households. This article assesses the extent of multidimensional energy poverty in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Multidimensional energy poverty is broken down according to the socio-demographic characteristics of households and WAEMU member countries. The document also analyses the socio-economic factors that influence multidimensional energy poverty in WAEMU countries.