Geothermal energy has significant potential to contribute large shares of clean, renewable base-load power in many countries, particularly in Central America, South America, East Africa and Southeast Asia. As of 2011, however,…
A recent ESMAP-supported study analyzes the economic effects of higher and volatile prices on oil-importing countries, with emphasis on the power sector, using examples from Latin…
Cost-effective procurement of electricity generation is a challenge for countries around the world. The situation is particularly difficult in developing countries with high and volatile load growth rates and limited access to financing
Over 250 World Bank Group staff and selected participants from World Bank partners have now taken part in a comprehensive renewable energy training program developed by ESMAP, in partnership with the IFC. Modules have been conducted…
There is tremendous market potential for efficient cookstoves in Central America, according to a new ESMAP-supported report. At the same time, only 10 percent of the 20 million people in the region who depend on firewood for cooking use an…
In recent years, different approaches to providing aid have emerged. The sector-wide approach (SWAp) is a country-led, results-focused framework that brings together development partners and other stakeholders to coordinate aid within a…
