Conflict, Health and Electricity: An Empirical Assessment of the Electrification of Health Facilities in Yemen (A. Al-akori et al. 2023)
A. Al-akori, C. Cader, D. Ansari, P. Blechinger und W. Brahim
While the effects of energy on conflict are well studied, scientists have rarely studied the effects of conflict on electricity supply (facilities) and health care. The ongoing violence has exacerbated Yemen’s energy crisis – a dynamic that has also affected health facilities. We construct and analyze a dataset of healthcare facilities, including their electricity mix and the conflict situation.
The study is aimed at researchers working on the link between energy, health and conflict, as well as Yemen analysts. We conduct interviews, QGIS mapping, hierarchical clustering, and logistic regressions to review the situation, identify relevant patterns, and estimate the impact of the conflict.