Most power utilities in West Africa are not financially sustainable. Several interrelated factors cause these performance issues, but dependence on liquid fuels, poor governance, insufficient use of information technology (IT), and…
Naoki manages a regional and country grant portfolio as well as global knowledge development focused on regional energy integration and power market development. He has also been involved in lending operations and analytical work related…
PRESENTATION | RECORDING In this session, the first in a series, ESMAP and the Transport Global Practice Webinar Series explored sustainable aviation fuels as a critical solution for cleaner air travel and a vehicle for job creation.…
This approach paper advocates for energy efficiency to be prioritized and scaled up for both low- and middle-income countries, based on the lessons learned through the World Bank Group’s engagements since 2010.
What is the potential for new and better jobs in the clean energy sector? What targeted training programs are needed to build the necessary capacity? How can women be part of this new workforce? This was the focus of this ESMAP Knowledge…
Viet Nam's growing economy demands more energy, with untapped offshore wind resources, but policy clarity is needed to attract investment and achieve national targets through a balanced approach involving both state and private sectors.