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Data and statistics
Energy data collection and training is at the heart of the IEA’s work IEA: A Global Authority on Energy Statistics Consistent, accurate and timely energy data and statistics are fundamental to developing effective energy policies and advancing global energy security, affordability and sustainability. The IEA is the world’s most authoritative and comprehensive source of energy data, supporting governments, industry, investors, researchers, civil society and other decision makers around the world....
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ASEAN International collaborations
Association of Southeast Asian Nations The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental association comprising Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.In 2011, the IEA and ASEAN formally recognised their ongoing co-operation in energy-related activities by signing a Memorandum of Understanding focused on information-sharing, training and capacity-building on key energy prio...
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The IEA Regional Cooperation Centre in Singapore Structure
The IEA Regional Cooperation Centre in Singapore is a milestone in the International Energy Agency’s global engagement. Inaugurated during the IEA’s 50th anniversary year, it is the Agency’s first office outside its Paris headquarters, reflecting Southeast Asia’s growing role in the global energy landscape and the IEA’s commitment to supporting energy security in the region.Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions where energy demand is also rising strongly. The reg...
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Argentina 2018 International collaborations - G20
IEA Contribution to G20 IEA represented by Mr Tim Gould, Head of Energy Supply Outlook Division, third from the left in the back row. IEA has played a critical role in supporting the energy discussions under the Argentina Presidency of the G20 and its priority "Transitioning towards cleaner, more flexible and transparent energy systems". For the G20, the IEA spearheads the comprehensive tracking of G20 progress on energy transitions, energy access, system integration of variable energy sour...
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Mission
The IEA works with governments and industry to shape a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future for all
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Technology collaboration
Advancing the research, development and commercialisation of energy technologies About the TCP The Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) is a unique global network that drives cutting-edge energy technology research through international cooperation. By bringing together governments, industries, and leading experts, the TCP accelerates energy innovation and helps shape the future of energy solutions to support global energy security and economic growth.The TCP supports the work of independent...
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Structure
The IEA is an autonomous inter-governmental organisation within the OECD framework Governance The Governing Board is the decision-making body of the IEA. It has a Chair and three vice-Chairs, who, together, compose the Bureau. The administrative Secretariat is led by the Executive Director who is appointed by the Governing Board every four years. The Governing Board is composed of energy ministers or their senior representatives from each IEA Member country. The Governing Board at ministeri...
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Programme
Data-Driven Electrification in Africa
Universal energy access is one of the main driving forces in alleviating poverty and ensuring sustainable and inclusive economic growth The energy access sector is undergoing deep transformations as it strives to eliminate energy poverty, but there is a pressing need to equip governments with more actionable and targeted tools for integrated electricity planning. These resources are crucial to maximize the effectiveness of both centralised and decentralised solutions, leveraging off-grid initiatives led by the private sector, such as the deployment of mini-grids and stand-alone home solar systems.These off-grid solutions are essential to provide access to…
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Manuals Data and statistics
IEA Guide to Reporting Energy Technology RD&D Budgets This manual was written by the IEA for experts who collect and issue national RD&D data and submit responses to IEA RD&D surveys; it is mainly intended as a reference document. Tracking Public Investment in Energy Technology Research: A Roadmap A wide range of countries make efforts to track their entire national public energy research, development and demonstration (RD&D) activity on an ongoing basis, also sharing the collected ...
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Energy Sub-Saharan Africa
Improving energy data management and long-term energy planning “An Affordable and Sustainable Energy System for Sub-Saharan Africa” (Energy Sub-Saharan Africa) is a five-year (2019-2024) programme funded by the European Union that is designed to support selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa to improve their energy data management and long-term energy planning.The IEA has been working in and with African countries on energy issues for more than two decades and in recent years, the agency has substantially expanded its engagement with African regional partners and countries to enhance institutional engagement and technical capabilities.The following 10…