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Complete List
of Energy Projects Impact Stories Angola:
Restoring Infrastructure and
Increasing Citizen Involvement Philippines: Ripples of Change in the Power Industry |
Energy Programs Energy is integral to economic, social and
human development. Access to
affordable, reliable, efficient, and clean energy empowers people to make the
leap from poverty to a more economically secure future. People, homes,
schools, hospitals, and businesses need energy to power lights, run
equipment, draw water, and enable communications. Stable sources of energy
are the lifeblood of thriving economies and power agriculture, industry,
transportation, and commercial enterprises. AED aims
to strengthen the enabling environment and policies needed to support energy
options for sustainable development. AED provides energy solutions that
integrate social, economic and environmental objectives for empowering
people. AED’s work in energy focuses on capacity building and public outreach in the
energy sector, including energy efficiency, governance, regulation, public
participation, regional cooperation, and program design and evaluation. Efficiency Sound
energy sector management and governance are necessary conditions for a well
functioning energy sector. Good governance addresses the effectiveness of
public institutions and their ability to reflect the needs and interests of
society in a fair, transparent, and sustained manner. AED helps governments
create policy frameworks that support a consistent regulatory and governance
framework, promoting free markets and encouraging trade and investment in the
energy sector. Regulation The
convergence of energy sector reforms and democratic principles is frequently
found in an independent regulatory body that serves as both overseer of
energy reforms and protector of all stakeholders - government, utilities,
investors and consumers. Energy regulators face challenges that are local and global, economic
and environmental, policy-based and consumer-driven. In areas ranging from
regulatory reform and sector restructuring to management skills and regional
cooperation, AED gives energy regulators the tools they need to balance
competing priorities, find innovative solutions and help drive economic
growth. Public Participation Effective
public involvement can be measured by the quality of information available to
the public, the effectiveness of public participation mechanisms, and the
extent to which the regulatory body seeks interaction with the public. AED
works with stakeholders including policymakers, utilities, consumers,
investors and businesses to encourage dialogue and public participation in
decision making that shapes effective policies and laws governing the energy
sector. Regional Cooperation Regional
cooperation offers neighboring countries a unique opportunity to share ideas
and solutions for their common concern: developing, maintaining and
maximizing sustainable sources of energy. Through innovative, practical
training programs, AED equips policymakers and energy professionals with
tools to forge strong ties across borders that benefit both nations and
regions. Program Design & Evaluation Capturing knowledge and experience from ongoing programs
can provide important insights to funding agencies and enhance energy sector
development. AED specializes in utilizing the qualitative and quantitative
tools and methodologies to capture lessons learned and best practices that
will foster sustainable development in the energy sector. Contact:
Mary Worzala, mworzala@aed.org |
Recent
Tools & Publications Energy
Newsletter Spring/Summer 2008 Energy Sector
Civil Society Initiatives in Georgia, Evaluation Report Best Practices
in Consumer Services in South Africa |
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