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Transformational Energy Access
Through a Social Lens
Energy for structural transformation and sustainable development in the
least developed countries
UNCTAD Trade and Development Board – Panel Discussion, 5 February 2018
Dunja Krause
@dunjamarie @unrisd
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www.unrisd.org/flagship2016
Unpacks the concept of
transformative change
Features policy innovations in
different country contexts
Calls for an “eco-social” turn
UNRISD Flagship Report
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Climate injustice
Lowest emitters face
highest risks;
climate policies can
reinforce inequalities and
trigger triple injustice
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Triple injusticeArises for example when
green economy policies
lead to “land grabbing” or
exclusion
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Shifting perspective
Economic activities as a
means to reach equity and
environmental
sustainability
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What makes a policy transformative?
Economic and political empowerment
Equality and well-being
Active citizenship and agency
Changes in global power relations and governance
Eco-social norms guiding markets & politics
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Renewable energy
and development
Access to sustainable
energy improves
livelihoods, tackles
harmful indoor air
pollution and time poverty
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Solar SisterNetwork of female
entrepreneurs
Increasing incomes
Reaching rural poor
communities
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Energy cooperatives
Driver of rural
electrification in
Bangladesh, positive pilot
experiences in Cambodia,
South Sudan, Uganda
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Resilient City Dakar
Improving energy
efficiency is part of
comprehensive strategy
for inclusive development
and resilience
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Challenge of scaling upShare of both ODA and climate
finance going to LDCs must
increase along with private
sector investment
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