The development and policy analysis of low-carbon strategies for the sub-Saharan African automotive sector [Elektronische Ressource] / by Anderson Gwanyebit Kehbila

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• Publié par: brandenburgische_technische_universitat_cottbus
• Publié le: 01 janvier 2010
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THE DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ANALYSIS OF
LOW- CARBON STRATEGIES FOR THE SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN
AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR.

A dissertation approved by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Process
Engineering at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus, Germany in
partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the academic degree of
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
in Environmental and Resource Management

By
Anderson Gwanyebit Kehbila (M.Sc)

Born in Bamenda, North West Province of Cameroon








Supervisors:

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jürgen Ertel, Professor of Industrial Sustainability, Brandenburg
University of Technology, Cottbus, Germany

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Lappus, Professor of Control Engineering, Brandenburg


Date of oral Defense: January 27, 2010



1DECLARATION


I hereby declare that this dissertation represents my original work, except where
due reference is made, and that it has not been previously submitted in whole or
in part at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus (BTU) or to any other
institution for degree, diploma or other qualifications.





______________________________

Anderson Gwanyebit Kehbila










iiDEDICATIONS

This work is dedicated to:

 My dear Father: Daniel Buma Gwanyebit

 My beloved Mother: Florence Odla Gwanyebit

 My fervent Brothers: Fofung Finlay Gwanyebit, and Dinga Eric Gwanyebit

 My lovely Sisters: Gein Misida Gwanyebit, Muni Collette Gwanyebit, and
Kadoh Rita Gwanyebit.

May this be an appreciation for all the restless and selfless sacrifices you
bestowed on me throughout my studies.

 My dear wife: Atenkeng Viola Gwanyebit

Your continuous support outside the university was very fundamental to the
successful realisation of this work.

 All my Aunts, Uncles and other relatives who gave me the necessary
support to go ahead.
iiiACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I will begin by thanking the almighty God for all the blessings and guidance he
bestowed upon me during all the times of difficulties and happiness. I pray the
Lord continues to bless and guide me as I proceed with all my undertakings.

My special thanks to my doctoral committee that has been the impetus to the
quality of my education and research at BTU. Particularly, I am indebted to
Professor Jürgen Ertel for his excellent academic guidance that has spurred me to
achieve greater heights. I am also indebted to Professor Gerhard Lappus for his
worthy counsel and insightful comments. My sincere thanks to Professor Alan
Brent for his commendable assistance in collecting data for this thesis. Dear
professors, your valuable inputs were very fundamental to the successful
realisation of this work.

I am indebted to my parents, Daniel Buma Gwanyebit and Florence Bisanga
Gwanyebit, for fostering in me an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, the
emotional intelligence not to be subdued by obstacles, the desire to explore that
has been the guiding principle of my life. My gratitude also goes to all my siblings,
Gein Misida Gwanyebit, Fofung Finlay Gwanyebit, Dinga Eric Gwanyebit, Muni
Collette Gwanyebit and Kadoh Rita Gwanyebit. The stunning bond that connects
us carries both an emotional weight as well as a source of affection and energy.

This dissertation was written with an inner peace that would not have been
possible without the love of my wife, Atenkeng Viola Gwanyebit. Your continuous
support was very fundamental to the successful realisation of this work. My
special thanks also to all my aunts, uncles and other relatives who have always
kept me going in the toughest of times. I therefore applaud all your kind gestures.

I would like to acknowledge financial support from the Friedrich Ebert Foundation
with funds provided by the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I am also
grateful to the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for supporting me
financially during part of my doctoral studies. Your restless and selfless sacrifices
aided the effectiveness of this study.
ivTABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION..................................................................................................... ii
DEDICATIONS iii
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS....................................................................................... iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................ v
LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................. viii
LIST OF TABLES................................................................................................. ix
LIST OF PAPERS x
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS.................................................................. xi
ABSTRACT ........................................................................................................ xiii
CHAPTER ONE 2
Background.......................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Justification of Study Areas.............................................................................. 2
1.2 Overview of sub-Sahara Africa ........................................................................ 3
1.2.1 The sub-Saharan African Automotive Sector ............................................ 4
1.3 Overview of South Africa ................................................................................. 4
1.3.1 The South African Automotive Industry ..................................................... 5
1.3.1.1 Location of the Industry .......................................................................... 6
1.4 The Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development................... 10
1.5 Chapter Summary.......................................................................................... 10
CHAPTER TWO .................................................................................................. 11
The Rationale, Objectives and Dissertation Structure ................................... 11
2.1 Rationale of Dissertation................................................................................ 11
2.2 Dissertation Objectives .................................................................................. 17
2.3 Dissertation Structure .................................................................................... 18
2.4 Chapter Summary 20
CHAPTER THREE .............................................................................................. 21
Research Methodology ..................................................................................... 21
3.1 Core Met 21
3.1.1 Act 1: Impact Assessment of Policy Options ........................................... 23
3.1.2 Act 2: Indirect Stakeholder Assessment.................................................. 23
3.1.3 Act 3: Scenario Analysis.......................................................................... 23
3.1.4 Act 4: Questionnaire Survey.................................................................... 24
3.1.5 Act 5: In-depth Interviews........................................................................ 24
3.2 Chapter Summary.......................................................................................... 24
CHAPTER FOUR ................................................................................................ 26
Sustainability Appraisal of Used Vehicle Trade Policy Options in sub-
Saharan African Countries................................................................................ 26
4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 26
4.2 Research Methodology .................................................................................. 30
4.3 Research Findings and Discussion................................................................ 31
4.3.1 Used Vehicle Trade Policy Options of Key Players ................................. 31
4.3.2 Criteria Analysis of Policy Options........................................................... 39
4.4 Recommendations for Further Actions 43
4.5 Chapter Summary.......................................................................................... 46
CHAPTER FIVE................................................................................................... 47
A Conceptual Stakeholder-Assisted Model and Policy Design Framework for
Sustainable Road Transport in sub-Sahara Africa ......................................... 47
v5.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 47
5.2 Research Methodology .................................................................................. 52
5.3 Results and Discussion 53
5.3.1 System Representations, Evaluation, and Policy Design Phase............. 53
5.3.2 Stakeholder Value Assessment and Policy Design ................................. 56
5.4 Chapter Summary.................................................................