The “Subsidy Matrix” was presented as a simple new tool for policy makers and practitioners in charge of designing or improving access subsidies. The matrix approach applies a systematic process to identify all relevant options for the…
The two major universal substantive tasks of all economic regulators are setting maximum and minimum prices and minimum quality of service (technical and commercial) standards. The basic question for this session and any follow up AEI work…
An institutional overview of the challenge of rural electrification indicates that despite the problems rural electrification programs can be successful in most if not all countries. There is reason for optimism, even among countries about…
The hallmark of the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program, or ESMAP, is the promotion and support of innovation and forward thinking in the energy sector. In these times, finding new solutions to energy challenges has become even…
This annual reports highlights ESMAP's activities for the year 2006. It was a significant year for ESMAP as it was the midpoint of ESMAP's 2005-2007 Business Plan and a year that emphasized global vision, innovative research, and knowledge…
Indonesia's commitment to reform is continuing to accelerate economic growth, yet a staggering one third of its people live without access to electricity. It is difficult to imagine sustaining the current 6 percent economic growth rate if…