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A literature survey of community participation in the natural gas sector in developing countries

Obadia Kyetuza Bishoge (School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China)
Lingling Zhang (School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China)
Witness Gerald Mushi (Anglican Church of Tanzania, Diocese of Masasi, Masasi-Mtwara, United Republic of Tanzania)
Nametso Matomela (School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China)

International Journal of Energy Sector Management

ISSN: 1750-6220

Article publication date: 18 January 2019

Issue publication date: 16 September 2019

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to analyze the context of community opinions and participation in the natural gas sector in developing countries, a case study of Tanzania. To achieve this purpose, the study pointed out six facts, namely, information on the natural gas sector; awareness of the natural gas-related policies; laws and regulations and the creation of employment opportunities; local experts in the natural gas sector; the use of natural gas revenues; and natural gas for poverty reduction and improvement of social well-being.

Design/methodology/approach

The study is a systematic review of the literature on community participation based on the relevant studies published between 2010 and 2018. A comprehensive literature review was carried out following the seven-step model whereby relevant themes from different potential bibliographic databases such as Google Scholar were systematically selected, compiled and analyzed using descriptive methods.

Findings

The study revealed that despite the various efforts made by the governments and other stakeholders to promote community participation, there is an inadequate level of community participation in the natural gas sector in developing countries. There are limited local experts for natural gas operations and low transparency on natural gas contracts, agreements and revenues. Therefore, there is the need to raise awareness for a highly informed society with a clear sense of ownership of the natural gas wealth among the local communities. Moreover, transparency and accountability are recommended for the sustainable natural gas sector development.

Originality/value

This paper offers new and current cross-sectoral inclusion, opinions, hopes and concerns of the community on the natural gas sector management in developing countries.

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Citation

Bishoge, O.K., Zhang, L., Mushi, W.G. and Matomela, N. (2019), "A literature survey of community participation in the natural gas sector in developing countries", International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Vol. 13 No. 4, pp. 765-786. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-11-2018-0003

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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