Benchmarking

Developing countries and countries with economies in transition are confronted with a wide range of economic and environmental problems partially caused by their inefficient and polluting energy systems. However, it is notable that at the same time their economies provide some of the most promising opportunities for energy efficiency improvements as well as for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. In order to fulfill this potential, there is a need to develop a systemic and full-fledged strategy that aims at promoting self-financing energy efficiency initiatives, which can raise economic productivity, diminish fuel poverty and reduce environmental pollution.

Related Subject(s): Natural Resources Water and Energy