Modeling the Economic Impact of Energy Transition on Resilient UAE Industries
Overview
This project examines the macroeconomic impacts of the energy transition in the United Arab Emirates, with a focus on renewable energy investment, green foreign direct investment (FDI), and clean technology adoption. Using advanced econometric modeling, the study analyzes how these factors influence long-term economic resilience, diversification, and sustainable growth within a resource-rich economy undergoing structural transformation.
Grounded in established economic theories, the research integrates clean energy variables into macroeconomic production models to capture both short- and long-run dynamics. By leveraging historical data and policy-relevant indicators, the project aims to provide empirical evidence that supports informed macroeconomic planning and effective integration of energy transition strategies into the UAE’s development agenda.
Project Team:
Principal Investigator (PI):
- Dr. Geoffrey Gachino
Industry Collaborators:
- Dr. Fatima Al Hosani, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC)
External Advisors and Collaborators:
- Prof. Nicholas Biekpe, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, South Africa