São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) faces critical energy challenges that have been an obstacle to the country’s economic growth. Only 60% of its population has access to electricity.To revitalize the sector and increase access, the Government…
Washington, Nov. 10, 2016 - Once a distant possibility, solar power is a game changer for developing countries that are swiftly embracing this clean, renewable source of energy to close their electricity access gaps and meet climate…
As Paris climate agreement goes into effect, geothermal energy development picks up momentum to help countries lower greenhouse gas emissions and meet their energy targets. A US$350 million World Bank project in Turkey will help scale up…
Buildings are one of the main consumers of energy, using about 35% of the world’s energy and accounting for about 70% of greenhouse gases in urban areas. Energy- and resource-efficient building solutions are crucial to avoid locking in…
Is it possible to make electricity more affordable for millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa who need it most, and have the regionâs cash-strapped power providers be profitable at the same time? A new ESMAP-supported study entitled â…
Violence against women and girls is a global epidemic. The World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 3 (35%) of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in…
