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Renewable energy, CO2 emissions and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa: Does institutional quality matter?

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  1. Acheampong, Alex O. & Boateng, Elliot & Amponsah, Mary & Dzator, Janet, 2021. "Revisiting the economic growth–energy consumption nexus: Does globalization matter?," Energy Economics, Elsevier, vol. 102(C).
  2. Kyei Emmanuel Yeboah & Bo Feng & Seidu Abdulai Jamatutu & Prince Yaw Owusu Amoako & Felicia Esi Nyarko & Nabila Amin, 2025. "Unlocking Africa's Green Potentials for Sustainable Growth: Examining the Role of Renewable Energy Technologies, Biocapacity Protection, and Government Policies on CO2 Emissions," Sustainable Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 33(5), pages 7086-7111, October.
  3. Zheng, Liya & Umar, Muhammad & Safi, Adnan & Khaddage-Soboh, Nada, 2024. "The role of higher education and institutional quality for carbon neutrality: Evidence from emerging economies," Economic Analysis and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 81(C), pages 406-417.
  4. Rabie Said & Muhammad Ishaq Bhatti & Ahmed Imran Hunjra, 2022. "Toward Understanding Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development in Developing and Developed Economies: A Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(15), pages 1-12, July.
  5. Chen, Lu & Xie, Jiayue, 2024. "A deep connection among the natural resources, technical progress, efficient energy and sustainability: The mediating role of governance," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 96(C).
  6. Ugur Korkut Pata & Rundong Luo & Mustafa Tevfik Kartal & Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo & Sami Ullah, 2025. "Do technological innovations and clean energies ensure CO2 reduction in China? A novel nonparametric causality-in-quantiles," Energy & Environment, , vol. 36(6), pages 2815-2835, September.
  7. Khalid M. Kisswani & Mohammad I. Elian & Amine Lahiani & Salma Mefteh-Wali, 2026. "The role of climate policy uncertainty, renewable energy use, and geopolitical risk towards low-carbon emission: Evidence from selected ASEAN countries," Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, Springer;Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies - SEEPS, vol. 28(1), pages 219-247, January.
  8. Souleymane Diallo & Youmanli Ouoba, 2024. "Effect of renewable energy on economic growth in sub‐Saharan Africa: Role of institutional quality," Sustainable Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 32(4), pages 3455-3470, August.
  9. Isaac Appiah-Otoo & Alex O. Acheampong & Na Song & Xudong Chen, 2023. "The impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on carbon dioxide emissions: Evidence from heterogeneous ICT countries," Energy & Environment, , vol. 34(8), pages 3080-3102, December.
  10. Manu, Emmanuel Kwaku & Chen, George S. & Asante, Dennis, 2022. "Regional heterogeneities in the absorptive capacity of renewable energy deployment in Africa," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 193(C), pages 554-564.
  11. Peng, Li & Li, Yongchang & Raza, Syed Ali & Shahzadi, Irum, 2023. "Natural resources and environmental sustainability: COP26 targets from resources-based perspective," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 83(C).
  12. Brian Tavonga Mazorodze, 2025. "Renewable Energy Consumption and Green Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(7), pages 1-25, April.
  13. Haider Mahmood & Shafiqul Hassan & Muhammad Tanveer & Maham Furqan, 2022. "Rule of Law, Control of Corruption and CO2 Emissions in Pakistan," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 12(4), pages 72-77, July.
  14. Umair Kashif & Junguo Shi & Snovia Naseem & Shanshan Dou & Zohaib Zahid, 2024. "ICT service exports and CO2 emissions in OECD countries: the moderating effect of regulatory quality," Economic Change and Restructuring, Springer, vol. 57(3), pages 1-17, June.
  15. Khadijah Iddrisu & Isaac Ofoeda & Joshua Yindenaba Abor, 2023. "Inward foreign direct investment and inclusiveness of growth: will renewable energy consumption make a difference?," International Economics and Economic Policy, Springer, vol. 20(3), pages 367-388, July.
  16. Yu-Ke, Chen & Hassan, Muhammad Shahid & Kalim, Rukhsana & Mahmood, Haider & Arshed, Noman & Salman, Muhammad, 2022. "Testing asymmetric influence of clean and unclean energy for targeting environmental quality in environmentally poor economies," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 197(C), pages 765-775.
  17. Aboubakary Nulambeh Ndzembanteh & Dobdinga Cletus Fonchamnyo & Forbe Hodu Ngangnchi, 2024. "Modeling the role of institutions on poverty and environmental sustainability: a panel analysis for British and French ex-colonies in Africa," SN Business & Economics, Springer, vol. 4(2), pages 1-26, February.
  18. Nuno Carlos Leitão, 2024. "The Link between Human Development, Foreign Direct Investment, Renewable Energy, and Carbon Dioxide Emissions in G7 Economies," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(5), pages 1-19, February.
  19. Shahzad, Adnan Ali & Anwar, Muhammad Awais & Arshed, Noman & Bilan, Yuriy, 2024. "Nexus between economic growth, renewable energy and climate vulnerability: A global perspective using the EKC framework," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 237(PC).
  20. Emma Serwaa Obobisa & Haibo Chen & Isaac Adjei Mensah, 2023. "Transitions to sustainable development: the role of green innovation and institutional quality," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 25(7), pages 6751-6780, July.
  21. Thanula Gunaratne & Sajani Liyanage & Chamathka Punchihewa & Shamah Badurdeen & Ruwan Jayathilaka, 2025. "Unmasking climate vulnerability in Africa: the role of CO2 and CH4 emissions on rising temperatures and sea levels," Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 12(1), pages 1-14, December.
  22. Nadiia Artyukhova & Inna Tiutiunyk & Sylwester Bogacki & Tomasz Wołowiec & Oleksandr Dluhopolskyi & Yevhen Kovalenko, 2022. "Scenario Modeling of Energy Policies for Sustainable Development," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(20), pages 1-24, October.
  23. El Weriemmi, Malek & Bakari, Sayef, 2024. "The Impact of CO2 Emissions, Domestic Investment and Trade Openness on Economic Growth: New Evidence from North African Countries," MPRA Paper 122152, University Library of Munich, Germany.
  24. Opoku, Eric Evans Osei & Acheampong, Alex O. & Aluko, Olufemi Adewale, 2024. "Impact of rural-urban energy equality on environmental sustainability and the role of governance," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 46(2), pages 304-335.
  25. Alessandro Marra & Emiliano Colantonio & Marco Cucculelli, 2025. "Catalyzing solar and wind technology exports: the «Flywheel Effect» of demand-side factors," Economia e Politica Industriale: Journal of Industrial and Business Economics, Springer;Associazione Amici di Economia e Politica Industriale, vol. 52(2), pages 415-449, June.
  26. Opoku, Eric Evans Osei & Acheampong, Alex O., 2023. "Energy justice and economic growth: Does democracy matter?," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 45(1), pages 160-186.
  27. Appiah-Otoo, Isaac & Chen, Xudong & Ampah, Jeffrey Dankwa, 2023. "Exploring the moderating role of foreign direct investment in the renewable energy and economic growth nexus: Evidence from West Africa," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 281(C).
  28. Giyoh G. Nginyu & Dobdinga C. Fonchamnyo & Boniface N. Epo & Simplice A. Asongu, 2023. "The effects of institutional quality and biocapacity on inclusive human development in Sub-Saharan Africa," Working Papers 23/044, European Xtramile Centre of African Studies (EXCAS).
  29. Yubin Zhao & Shuguang Liu, 2023. "Effects of Climate Change on Economic Growth: A Perspective of the Heterogeneous Climate Regions in Africa," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-22, April.
  30. Fakher, Hossein Ali & Ahmed, Zahoor & Acheampong, Alex O. & Nathaniel, Solomon Prince, 2023. "Renewable energy, nonrenewable energy, and environmental quality nexus: An investigation of the N-shaped Environmental Kuznets Curve based on six environmental indicators," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 263(PA).
  31. Bação, Pedro & Duarte, Joshua & Simões, Marta, 2024. "Social expenditure composition, inequality and growth in the OECD: Labour market policies are most effective," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 46(1), pages 75-89.
  32. Neagu Olimpia & Neagu Mădălin-Ioan, 2024. "Economic Complexity as a Determinant of Green Development in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) Countries," Studia Universitatis „Vasile Goldis” Arad – Economics Series, Sciendo, vol. 34(3), pages 108-132.
  33. Esposito, Luca, 2023. "Renewable energy consumption and per capita income: An empirical analysis in Finland," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 209(C), pages 558-568.
  34. Souleymane Diallo, 2025. "Renewable energy transition and green productivity growth in sub‐Saharan African countries: A convergence analysis," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 49(3), pages 2794-2813, August.
  35. Hasara Dissanayake & Nishitha Perera & Sajani Abeykoon & Diruni Samson & Ruwan Jayathilaka & Maneka Jayasinghe & Shanta Yapa, 2023. "Nexus between carbon emissions, energy consumption, and economic growth: Evidence from global economies," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 18(6), pages 1-27, June.
  36. Caglar, Abdullah Emre & Askin, Bekir Emre, 2023. "A path towards green revolution: How do competitive industrial performance and renewable energy consumption influence environmental quality indicators?," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 205(C), pages 273-280.
  37. Mahmood, Haider & Tanveer, Muhamamd & Ahmad, Abdul-Rahim & Furqan, Maham, 2021. "Rule of Law and Control of Corruption in Managing CO2 Emissions Issue in Pakistan," MPRA Paper 109250, University Library of Munich, Germany.
  38. Ben Cheikh, Nidhaleddine & Ben Zaied, Younes, 2024. "Does geopolitical uncertainty matter for the diffusion of clean energy?," Energy Economics, Elsevier, vol. 132(C).
  39. Sultana, Nahid & Rahman, Mohammad Mafizur & Khanam, Rasheda & Islam, K.M. Zahidul, 2022. "The causative factors of environmental degradation in South Asia," Journal of Asian Economics, Elsevier, vol. 79(C).
  40. Olimpia Neagu & Andrei Marius Anghelina & Mircea Constantin Teodoru & Marius Boiță & Katalin Gabriela David, 2023. "Could Globalisation and Renewable Energy Contribute to a Decarbonised Economy in the European Union?," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(22), pages 1-26, November.
  41. OlaOluwa Yaya & Olayinka Adenikinju & Hammed A. Olayinka, 2024. "African stock markets’ connectedness: Quantile VAR approach," Modern Finance, Modern Finance Institute, vol. 2(1), pages 51-68.
  42. Saba, Charles Shaaba, 2023. "Nexus between CO2 emissions, renewable energy consumption, militarisation, and economic growth in South Africa: Evidence from using novel dynamic ARDL simulations," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 205(C), pages 349-365.
  43. Yunqian Zhang & Fengsheng Chien & Umair Kashif & Snovia Naseem, 2026. "Using Information Technology to Drive Sustainable Development Goals (9 & 13) in the APEC Economies: Moderating Role of Regulatory Quality," Sustainable Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 34(S1), pages 1379-1393, January.
  44. Calabrese, G.G. & Falavigna, G. & Ippoliti, R., 2024. "Innovation policy and corporate finance: The Italian automotive supply chain and its transition to Industry 4.0," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 46(2), pages 336-353.
  45. Piman Alain-Raphaël BAYILI & Windkouni Haoua Eugénie MAIGA, 2025. "Does dependence on natural resource rents reduce the quality of institutions in Africa?," Region et Developpement, Region et Developpement, LEAD, Universite du Sud - Toulon Var, vol. 61, pages 71-95.
  46. Haider Mahmood & Shafiqul Hassan & Muhammad Tanveer & Abdul-Rahim Ahmad, 2022. "The Effects of Rule of Law, Regulatory Quality, and Renewable Energy on CO2 Emissions in South Asia," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 12(6), pages 16-21, November.
  47. Afifa Ferhi & Kamel Helali, 2024. "The Impact of Renewable Energy on the Environment and Socio-economic Welfare: Empirical Evidence from OECD Countries," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 15(1), pages 4776-4799, March.
  48. Amal Ben Khaled & Rami Haj Kacem & Nathalie Lazaric, 2025. "Assessing the Role of Governance and Environmental Taxes in Driving Energy Transitions: Evidence from High-income Countries," GREDEG Working Papers 2025-23, Groupe de REcherche en Droit, Economie, Gestion (GREDEG CNRS), Université Côte d'Azur, France.
  49. Appiah-Otoo, Isaac & Chen, Xudong & Song, Na & Dumor, Koffi, 2022. "Financial development, institutional improvement, poverty reduction: The multiple challenges in West Africa," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 44(6), pages 1296-1312.
  50. Muhammad Farhan Bashir & Fouad Jamaani & Jue Wang & Huan Huang, 2026. "Examining the Role of Energy Aid, Energy Efficiency and Human Development in Climate Change Mitigation: Policy Implications for Sustainable Development in Emerging African Economies," Sustainable Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 34(1), pages 768-784, February.
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  52. Onuoha, Favour Chidinma & Dimnwobi, Stephen Kelechi & Okere, Kingsley Ikechukwu & Ekesiobi, Chukwunonso, 2023. "Funding the green transition: Governance quality, public debt, and renewable energy consumption in Sub-Saharan Africa," Utilities Policy, Elsevier, vol. 82(C).
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