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Development aid for energy in Small Island Developing States
The paper analyzes nearly 5,700 energy-related transactions to 37 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) from 2002 to 2016. It finds that while funding increased after 2009 and shifted toward renewables—specifically solar—non-renewable energy sources continue to receive support. The study highlights a lack of correlation between aid allocation and recipient income or electricity access gaps, noting that improvements in access remain slow where gaps are largest. Additionally, low disbursement rates indicate significant implementation challenges, leading the authors to call for improvements in both the quantity and quality of aid.
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Document type: Research paper