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