New forum report on electricity governance
Vienna, 11.08.2010 - REEEP International Secretariate
Electricity regulators, stakeholders, and experts from South Africa, India, Mexico, and Brazil convened in Cape Town from 19-21 May, at a Forum on Clean Energy, Good Governance and Electricity Regulation hosted by Idasa in collaboration with the World Resources Institute and Prayas Energy Group.
Speaking under Chatham House rules, regulators from these emerging economies shared their experiences promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency, and managing the politics associated with sustainable energy programmes. The discussions explored how information sharing, stakeholder engagement, citizen participation, and accountability mechanisms can support decision making processes and successful programmes.
Based on this forum, the World Resources Institute (WRI), Prayas Energy Group, and Idasa have identified key insights and potential next steps, and summarised the discussions in a new report available for public dissemination. A preliminary version of the report can be downloaded below. A final version will be available in late August.
The forum event builds on the Electricity Governance Initiative (EGI), a wider effort supported by REEEP and other organisations, to improve transparency, inclusiveness, accountability and capacity in policy and regulation of the electricity sector in support of a transition to a sustainable energy future.
Click here for EGI's Forum website. The preliminary report is available below.