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Polityka efektywności energetycznej w Chinach i Stanach Zjednoczonych: ramy instytucjonalne, dynamika terytorialna i społeczna adopcja: wnioski dla krajów Maghrebu ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem Algierii
 
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EMP, National Higher School of Management, Algeria
 
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Organizastion's department, National Higher School of Management, Algeria
 
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Data nadesłania: 23-07-2025
 
 
Data ostatniej rewizji: 29-01-2026
 
 
Data akceptacji: 04-02-2026
 
 
Data publikacji online: 17-07-2026
 
 
Data publikacji: 17-07-2026
 
 
Autor do korespondencji
Bouchetara Mehdi   

EMP, National Higher School of Management, Algiers, Algeria
 
 
Economic and Regional Studies 2026;19(2):202-218
 
SŁOWA KLUCZOWE
KODY KLASYFIKACJI JEL
Q40
Q48
Q54
O13
P21
P51
 
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STRESZCZENIE
Subject and purpose of work: This study comparatively analyzes Chinese and American energy efficiency policies to identify institutional mechanisms transferable to Maghreb countries, with focus on Algeria. Materials and methods: A comparative institutionalist approach was adopted, combining policy document analysis and quantitative assessment of energy performance over 2015-2023. The analytical framework examines institutional arrangements, policy instruments, and social adoption processes. Results: China achieved a 4.1% annual energy intensity reduction through a centralized model characterized by binding targets, hierarchical coordination via the NDRC, and targeted industrial programs (Top-1000/10000). The United States achieved 2.1% annual improvement through a decentralized federal system mobilizing market mechanisms and state innovation, generating 26 billion kWh savings via DSM programs. The analysis reveals four critical cross-cutting factors: political objective alignment, multi-level institutional coordination, adequate resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement. Conclusions: Contextual institutional adaptation proves more effective than replication of international models, requiring prior development of administrative and technical capacities in transition economies.
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