Multidimensional measure of household energy poverty and its determinants in Ethiopia 1

Abstract

This chapter provides a brief summary of access to energy, reviews the definitions of energy poverty and presents a metric of the multidimensional measure. Literature on energy poverty differentiates between energy poverty and fuel poverty. Energy poverty is the issue of accessibility to modern energy whereas fuel poverty is an issue of affordability. The chapter discusses literature, summarizing empirical works on energy poverty. As a component of the multidimensional measures and a base for unidimensional measures, various indices have been developed for assessing the level and extent of energy poverty. S. G. Edoumiekumo et al. employed the multidimensional measure of energy poverty to show the extent and determinants of energy poverty in Nigeria. The chapter also provides a conclusion and policy recommendations for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The multidimensional measure, which was originally developed in the context of poverty and inequality, seems to be consistent with the notion of the SDGs.