{"product_id":"9781853396762","title":"The Hidden Energy Crisis: How Policies are Failing the World's Poor","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver two billion people worldwide are without access to clean, modern energy, which leads to drudgery, ill health and sometimes death. Although a lack of adequate energy affects people’s health and well-being, as well as their productive and educational capacities, addressing this deficit is a low priority for governments and donor agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Energy Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e outlines why we have failed so far to extend energy access to the world’s poor, and suggests operating models that have greater potential to make a difference. It argues that meeting the basic needs of the world’s energy poor will not make a significant to global carbon emissions. However, it will take significant effort and finance from international donors, multinational and national governments to scale up successful pilot projects dramatically to make a significant impact on the poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book presents a call to action to address the energy crisis. It should be read by policymakers in governments and donor agencies, as well as academics, students and staff of donor agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Practical Action Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50096709435632,"sku":"9781853396762","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781853396762","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}