The World Bank’s commitment to Turkey’s energy sector and economic growth is evident in this immersive story. ESMAP has been a long-standing partner to Turkey, assisting it through its energy reform process.
West Bank and Gaza are facing significant energy security challenges. In Gaza, power supply only meets half the demand leading to blackouts, while West Bank is experiencing frequent power shortages during peak winter and summer months.
Countries in Europe and Central Asia have undertaken a wide range of energy sector reforms since the 1990s; however, progress across the region has been slow and uneven. Countries in this region experience long and cold winters. This makes…
In Pakistan, many households are finding it difficult to access affordable and reliable electricity. Families struggle to pay their monthly bills, often cutting spending on other essential household needs. Routine daily power outages for…
In September of 2013, Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, announced an overnight increase of diesel and RON951 petrol prices by 10%. To mitigate the impact of the increase on low-income groups, the Government of Malaysia…
