Energy and Environment Partnership Programme with the Mekong Region

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 with Mekong region (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Vietnam) to improve access and promote more efficient use of renewable energy and energy efficiency of rural households, livelihoods and SME's and to contribute to abatement of greenhouse gases. Projects will be developed with the support of studies, policy development and capacity building that have potential for sustainable financing. Pilots and demonstrations are promoted. The program supports development of better cooperation between line ministries. The program organizes a thematic forum once a year. The program supports technology transfer to the partner countries and partnership development between donor countries and partner countries.