Energy and Environment Partnership Program (EEP) in Indonesia; budget extension

Description What is done in the programme or project and why, what results are pursued, who benefits from the activities and who are involved in the implementation.

Energy and Environment Partnership Program (EEP) aims to increase access to sustainable renewable energy and reduce the growth rate of greenhoue gases in Indonesia. The program promotes wider use of renewable energy and cleaner technology as well as energy efficiency in the rural communities, especially among poor and women. The program is especially targeting biomass for energy, and is centred in two provinces, Riau and Central Kalimantan. The EEP provides co-financing for projects on biomass for energy implemented by community based organisations, NGO's and public and private sector. The program also provides support for capasity building in the target areas.