Low-Carbon Development Opportunities for Nigeria |
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| Editor:
| Cervigni, Raffaello |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8213-9925-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | World Bank Publications
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $40.95AUD $37.00 |
Book Description:
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has adopted an ambitious strategy to make Nigeria the world's 20th largest economy by 2020. This study finds that there are several options for Nigeria to achieve the development objectives of vision 20:2020 and beyond, whilst stabilising emissions at 2010 levels, and with domestic benefits in the order of 2% of GDP. These benefits include cheaper electricity sources; more efficient operation of the oil and gas industry; more productive and climate...
More DescriptionThe Federal Government of Nigeria has adopted an ambitious strategy to make Nigeria the world's 20th largest economy by 2020. This study finds that there are several options for Nigeria to achieve the development objectives of vision 20:2020 and beyond, whilst stabilising emissions at 2010 levels, and with domestic benefits in the order of 2% of GDP. These benefits include cheaper electricity sources; more efficient operation of the oil and gas industry; more productive and climate -resilient agriculture; and better transport services.