Authors: Douglas F. Barnes | Priti Kumar | Keith Openshaw
In a largely globalized era characterized by technological advancements, many developing countries still depend on biomass energy for sustenance.…
The city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, has taken a number of steps to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and efficient use of energy. In 2009, the city conducted a greenhouse gas inventory, which is now being updated and used to…
The South Asia Region (SAR) has been experiencing rapid economic growth since the 1990s with concomitant increase in the demand for electricity. Electricity supply has not been able to match up to this growing demand, resulting in…
Countries heavily dependent on imported oil to power a significant portion of their electricity generation are especially vulnerable to high and volatile oil prices. In net oil-importing countries worldwide, high and volatile oil prices…
Launched in 2014, the World Bank’s Water Global Practice brings together financing, implementation, and knowledge in one platform. By combining the Bank’s global knowledge with country investments, this model generates more firepower for…
