ESMAP at a Glance

For 40 years, ESMAP has collaborated with the World Bank and over 20 partners to assist developing and emerging-market countries in addressing their energy challenges. Supported by governments and foundations, ESMAP's team of more than 50 experts leads initiatives at the forefront of energy transformation.

 

ESMAP’s theory of change has proven effective. It emphasizes a bottom-up transformation, beginning with the establishment of government policies, regulatory frameworks, and operational procedures. This approach ensures that energy solutions are not only sustainable but also enduring. Originally established in 1983 to aid low-income countries in responding to oil price surges, ESMAP has since broadened its scope to include a diverse range of issues, from household energy and clean cooking to national policy reform and the adoption of advanced clean energy technologies and solutions.  The Theory of Change is accompanied by a comprehensive Results Framework that defines indicators and targets to measure the progress towards achieving the development objectives.

 

ESMAP's analytical and advisory services are seamlessly integrated with the World Bank's country financing and policy dialogue in the energy sector. Through the World Bank Group (WBG), ESMAP strives to expedite the energy transition necessary to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. It plays a pivotal role in shaping WBG strategies and programs to meet the targets set by the WBG Climate Change Action Plan.

 

As a powerful knowledge broker, ESMAP is capitalizing on opportunities to advance the global effort of providing universal access to electricity and decarbonized energy services by 2030.

 

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