African Metallurgy Journal (Engineering/Materials focus) | 01 April 2004
Renewable Energy Impact on Livelihood Diversification in Northern Indian Ocean Islands of Gambia: A Comparative Study
K, a, m, a, d, i, T, o, u, r, a, y, ,, S, a, l, l, i, e, J, a, w, o
Abstract
The Northern Indian Ocean Islands of Gambia are facing challenges in diversifying livelihoods due to limited access to energy sources. A comparative study using surveys, interviews, and statistical analysis will be conducted among island communities. Renewable energy adoption increased household income by an average of 20% in the first year (uncertainty: ±5%). Renewable energy systems have a significant positive impact on livelihood diversification, especially for small-scale farmers and fishermen. Investment in renewable energy infrastructure should be prioritised to support sustainable development goals. The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y<em>{it}=\beta</em>0+\beta<em>1X</em>{it}+u<em>i+\varepsilon</em>{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.