The Caribbean island nation of Dominica is highly dependent on energy imports -spending $20 million on diesel imports in 2012, 24 percent of its GDP. That could soon change. Estimates suggest that domestic geothermal resources could…
Including gender considerations as part of project design enabled rural women to engage in sustainable charcoal production and community forest management increasing their participation in the project while enhancing their incomes.
Like other Small Island Developing States, Dominica faces distinct challenges and vulnerabilities when it comes to its energy sector. Despite substantial renewable energy reserves, the country remains dependent on imported petroleum…
Gender and social inclusion considerations must be integrated into energy programs if they are to realize their development objectives. Since 2010, ESMAP has supported the Africa Renewable Energy and Access (AFREA) Gender and Energy…
Forward-looking cities today can be champions for energy efficiency, showing other cities and national governments how such measures can save money and drive markets.
June 9 2014
Issue | June 2014
This edition features a report on India's power sector and the prospects for reform; support to governments in the Western Balkans to scale up energy efficiency; a new âmulti-tierâ approach to measuring energy access; work to help…
