This volume discusses the political economy of energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. Viewed through the lens of emerging progressive movements with energy at the forefront, the book explores how so-called Energia Progresiva can act as a driving force to address climate challenges, foster sustainable development, and ease the transition to a knowledge-based economy, setting the course for the future of Latin America and the Caribbean. Analyzing diverse contexts and realities faced by different countries in the region, it examines potential challenges and obstacles, opportunities, and policy implications.
Chapters in the volume are organized around three unifying themes. Chapters in the first section provide an intertemporal analysis of energy transition in selected countries in the LAC region. Chapters in the second section discuss the paradoxical relationship between regional energy insecurity and natural resource abundance. The final section looks toward the future and the expected evolution of the region's energy industry.
This volume will be of interest to researchers and students of the Latin America and Caribbean energy landscape as well as development practitioners and business consultants working on energy and infrastructure projects in the region.
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Chapter 1 - Energia Progresiva: The Progressive Energy Revolution in
Latin America and the Caribbean.
.- Part 1 - Energy Historiography.
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Chapter 2 - Energy Industry in Mexico: A Story That Continues to Be
Written.
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Chapter 3 - The Evolution of Guatemala's Energy Market: A Historical and
Contemporary Perspective.
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Chapter 4 - Of Lakes and Volcanoes: A Chronicle of Nicaraguas Energy
Transition.
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Chapter 5 - The Inter-Temporal Analysis of Jamaica's Energy Landscape in
The Industrial Age.
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Chapter 6 - Past, Present and Future of the Cuban Energy Sector: Between
Challenges and Perspectives.
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Chapter 7 - Uncovering the Hidden Histories: A Study of Venezuela's Energy
Landscape.
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Chapter 8 - A Chronicle of South America Energy Transition: The Evolution
of The Brazilian Energy Industry.
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Chapter 9 - Energy Transition in Uruguay. The Most Promising Case in Latin
America.
.- Part 2 - Energy Challenges.
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Chapter 10 - Jamaicas Renewable Energy Crossroads - Transitional
Challenges and Recommendations.
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Chapter 11 - Smart Prepaid Energy Metering System: A More Efficient and
Inclusive Mechanism.
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Chapter 12 - Energy Poverty and Criminality in the Brazilian Favelas: An
Empirical Test of a Deductive Hypothesis.
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Chapter 13 - ESG Practices and Energy Production in Brazil.
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Chapter 14 - The Chavismo Delusion: Oil and Development in Venezuela
During the Twentieth Century.
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Chapter 15 - Embracing the Energy Transition: Bolivia“s Challenges and
Opportunities.
.- Part 3 - Energy Solutions.
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Chapter 16 - Sun For the South. Alleviating Energy Poverty in Southern
Mexico.
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Chapter 17 - Stress Nexus: Theoretical-Legal and Empirical Notes on The
Right to Food and Renewable Energy Sources in Agri-Food Production in Cuba.
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Chapter 18 - Unpacking Colombia's Diversified Energy Mix: A Path to
Sustainable Energy Leadership and Global Impact.
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Chapter 19 - Brazilian Energy Transition: Renewable Leadership and Its
Challenges.
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Chapter 20 - Climate Hero or Fossil Fool - Contradictions in Guyanas
Petroleum Development.
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Chapter 21 - An Overview of The Andean Environmental Charter Toward Green
Energy Production.
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Chapter 22 - Exploring Argentinas Diverse Energy Resources: A Focus on
Solar Energy and Renewable Development.
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Chapter 23 - Nuevo Clima: Energy in Transition - The Role of Smart
Conventional Energy Systems, Hydrogen, and Lithium-ion Batteries in Latin
America and the Caribbean's (LAC) Energy Future.
Japhet Miano Kariuki, born in Nairobi, Kenya, has built a diverse and international career. He has lived and worked across Europe, America, and Asia, shaping his expertise in the interplay between the extractive, finance, and service industries. Currently based in the Philippines, he is an independent consultant and also the founder of KAFELONE®. Additionally, he is part of the World Energy Council's Scenario Study Group.
Japhet's career spans various sectors, including the extractive industry, where he worked with OLLI Consulting Group Inc. in the Philippines, and the oil and gas sector, with experience at Shell. He also ventured into logistics with Deutsche Post DHL in Germany, financial services with BNP Paribas Fortis Investment Bank in Belgium and Citibank in Kenya, and management consulting with Spatial Systems Architects in Kenya.
His educational background is equally diverse, with an advanced master's degree in financial management from Vlerick Business School in Belgium and a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of Nairobi. He has furthered his studies in managerial economics and sustainability with institutions such as the University of St. Gallen, Harvard College, and ETH Zurich Centre for Sustainability in Switzerland. Japhet is a member of various professional associations, including the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Asia Solar Energy Forum, and the World Energy Council (WEC).
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