Assessing the Advancement of IEA Association Member Countries on SDG7

This empirical study assesses the progress made by Association countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal Seven (SDG 7). The research employs dynamic panel data models, specifically the Difference GMM, System GMM, and Poisson Fixed-Effect models. These models provide estimates for indicators such as access to clean cooking solutions, energy intensity, and energy use. The estimates provided are robust and independent of the study unit, effectively mitigating endogeneity. The analysis covers the period from 2001 to 2021, unveiling notable advancements in energy accessibility, clean cooking alternatives, and private sector involvement in energy investment. Nonetheless, it also underscores the limited headway in energy efficiency and the adoption of renewable energy, underscoring the imperative for focused policies and investments to augment the deployment of renewable energy sources