The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on the Nexus between Green Levies and Green Energy Technologies

Authors

  • Hussaini Bala Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
  • Ahmad Haruna Abubakar Management and Science University, Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Mujeeb Saif Mohsen Al-Absy Accounting and Financial Science, College of Administrative and Financial Science, Gulf University, Sanad, 26489, Kingdom of Bahrain
  • Yusuf Ja’afar Department of Accounting, Federal University, Kashere, Nigeria
  • Ghousia Khatoon Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
  • Armayau Alhaji Sani Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
  • Maleeha Ashraf The University of Law, Business School, United Kingdom
  • Umair Zahid Department of Business Management, Global Banking School, University of Suffolk, London, United Kingdom

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.17135

Keywords:

Green Levies, Green Energy Technologies, Foreign Direct Investment, Climate Change

Abstract

Exploring the role of foreign direct investment (FORGDIR) in promoting the influence of green levies (GRENLEV) on green energy technologies (GETs) is pivotal for achieving sustainable development goals. This study therefore, explores the influence of FORGDIR on the nexus between green levies (GRENLEV) and green energy technologies (GETs). We employed quantitative research paradigm as we extracted data from the quantitative method. Data was extracted from the World Bank Database and “Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development” (OECD) for 20 years from 2003 to 2022 relating to Nigeria. After controlling for climate change and greenhouse emanations, the study found that GRENLEV is positive and significantly related to GETs. It was also revealed that FORGDIR is negative and significantly GETs. It was finally documented that the interaction between FORGDIR and GRENLEV (GREENT*FDI) is negative and significantly related to GETs, implying that FORGDIR reverses the positive effect of GRENLEV on GETs. Thus, it requires a careful policy design and regulatory frameworks that align FORGDIR with green objectives which in return stimulate sustainable investment in GETs. Therefore, this study can provide a useful information for the policymakers and regulators in providing strategies for green growth and sustainable development goals.

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Published

2024-12-22

How to Cite

Bala, H., Abubakar, A. H., Al-Absy, M. S. M., Ja’afar, Y., Khatoon, G., Sani, A. A., … Zahid, U. (2024). The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on the Nexus between Green Levies and Green Energy Technologies. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 15(1), 267–273. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.17135

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025)

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