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Assessing the Economic Effects of Energy Access Inequalities between Rural and Urban Areas in Egypt Based on the Random Forest Algorithm

Abdelsamiea Tahsin Abdelsamiea, Hasan Amin Mohamed Mahmoud, Mohamed F. Abd El-Aal · 2025 · International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy

Summary. Rural electricity access drives industrial growth in Egypt far more than urban access, according to machine learning analysis. The study found that rural electrification increases industrial sector growth by 85%, compared to 15% from urban electrification. Both rural and urban electricity access show positive relationships with industrial expansion, but rural access proves critical for supporting small-scale manufacturing projects and broader economic development across Egypt.

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Abdelsamiea, A. T., Mahmoud, H. A. M., & El-Aal, M. F. A.. (2025). Assessing the Economic Effects of Energy Access Inequalities between Rural and Urban Areas in Egypt Based on the Random Forest Algorithm. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.18905

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DOI
10.32479/ijeep.18905
Countries
Egypt
Regions
Africa
Categories
energy, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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2026-05-01