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NEWS RELEASE: Development Banks Must Embrace a Sustainable Future

April 23, 2010

Despite the increase in sustainable energy initiatives by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), a limited number of loans financed by the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) consistently support sustainable energy investments in developing countries.

Electricity Plays Key Role in Kyrgyzstan Uprising

By Davida Wood on April 19, 2010

WRI’s Davida Wood answers questions on the current situation in Kyrgyzstan and its link to electricity governance.

The World Bank Eskom Support Program

By Smita Nakhooda on March 8, 2010

South Africa’s plans for a new coal power plant bring up difficult decisions for the World Bank.

Reforming South Africa's Electricity Sector

By Emily Chessin on September 9, 2008
Location: South Africa

The Electricity Governance Initiative (EGI)—a collaboration of decision-makers and civil society to improve electricity sector governance in developing counties—has launched a new program in South Africa.

Electricity Goverance Initiative Launched in Brazil

By Davida Wood on June 23, 2008
Location: Brazil

EGI offers a new hope for electricity in Brazil.

New Report Shines Light on Electricity Challenges in Asia

By Smita Nakhooda on May 11, 2007
The governments of India, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines must improve transparency and public participation in their electricity sectors to provide citizens with affordable, reliable and clean energy, concludes a new report.
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