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        Promoting the socio-economic development of Africa The African Union (AU), created in 2002, consists of 55 African member states. It aims to promote the socio-economic development of Africa and address the challenges posed by globalization.Based on a history of collaboration, the IEA and the AU agreed in 2018 to a strategic partnership towards a more secure, sustainable and clean energy future for countries across the African continent throu...

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        South Africa 2025 International collaborations - G20

        IEA Contributions to the G20 Partnering with South Africa for a successful G20 The International Energy Agency (IEA) is delighted to be an official partner of the G20 South African Presidency, actively contributing to the Sherpa and Finance Tracks, as well as the Taskforce 1 on Inclusive Economic Growth, Industrialisation, Employment and Reduced Inequality. The IEA collaboration with South Africa is at the heart of the partnership set out in the two-year Joint Work Pro...

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        Energy Sub-Saharan Africa

        …is essential for planning, monitoring and evaluating policies and investments in energy access, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Energy data is the bedrock of evidence-based and data-driven policymaking, and reliable data is critical for measuring progress against targets and metrics, such as SDG 7. The IEA develops and makes freely available comparable, reliable, country-level energy statistics for sub-Saharan African countries, with particular efforts made to release enhanced data for the countries participating in the programme. The IEA will ensure the data availability beyond the duration of the programme. Learn more The energy system of Africa Afr...

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        Data-Driven Electrification in Africa

        …universal energy access by 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. Power Africa is drawing on the IEA’s expertise to support governments with data-driven insights as they develop improved programs and policies that aim to accelerate electricity access. The grant envisaged an approach aiming to:Improve coverage and quality of electricity access data andMake state-of the art geospatial modelling and data more actionable for countries to develop electricity access policies that leverage both centralised and decentralised energy solutions. Improving electricity access data in sub-Saharan Africa In an effort to drive more informed, focused and impactful policy programs…

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        Energy Efficiency in Emerging Economies

        …pioneered the IEA’s work with major emerging economies since 2014, supporting Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa at a country-level and in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa at a regional-level. The programme supports exchanges and cross-learning between partner countries and regions, helping countries build, implement and monitor effective energy efficiency.Against the backdrop of the ongoing effects of the energy and climate crisis, emerging and developing economies will account for an increasing share of global energy demand, with the six E4 countries alone accounting for approximately 40…

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        Clean Energy Ministerial

        …France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Framework for the Clean Energy Ministerial, reaffirmed at the twelfth Clean Energy Ministerial in 2021, defines the CEM governance structure and outlines the mission statement, objectives, membership, and guiding principles.The CEM Secretariat is hosted by the IEA since 2018. Of the 20 current workstreams, the IEA is responsible for coordinating 6 long-term initiatives:Electric VehiclesHydrogenInternational Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN)Biofuture PlatformSuper-Efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment

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        Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks Initiative

        …bringing together diverse stakeholders to foster dialogue and share experiences. Phase I Pilot demonstration and insights The first phase of the programme (2020–2024) supported analytical work, regulatory frameworks, and pilot projects to promote adoption of digital energy solutions. Initial geographic focus areas included Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia, Latin America, Africa, and ASEAN.Four pilot projects were completed in Brazil, Colombia, India, and Morocco. Collectively, they:Improved electricity reliability for over 320,000 people, including residents of low-income housing, small businesses, and critical community services such as schools and health facilities.Avoided nearly 3,800…

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        Designing for fairness

        …which was followed by the approval of the Principles for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions by G20 Energy Ministers. These principles were later endorsed by G20 Leaders at the final G20 Leaders Summit in Rio. In 2025, leading up to COP 30, as South Africa’s G20 Presidency is making just and inclusive energy transitions one of its priority areas, the Presidency invited the Global Commission to explore translating the G20 Principles for Just and Inclusive Transitions into policy design, implementation, and tracking through the development of a Blueprint for Action on Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions and an Indicators Handbook for…

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        Global Methane Engagement Programme

        …options available for financing abatement projects. A key focus of the events has been to identify opportunities for future cooperation across the region.The regional roundtables have now brought together over 500 people from 35 countries to discuss pathways for reducing methane emissions. The next instalments will have a focus on Southeast Asia and the Middle East and North Africa region. Support for COP30 Statement on Methane Emissions The IEA is supporting the implementation of the objectives and actions identified in the COP30 Statement on Drastically Reducing Methane Emissions in Global Fossil Fuel Sector. The IEA is leading one of…

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        People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions

        Putting people, and inclusivity, at the centre of all clean energy transitions not only improves people’s lives, but is also key to successful implementation of energy and climate policies.The IEA’s people-centred clean energy transitions programme supports governments to ensure their clean energy transition strategies are truly fair and inclusive, with a focus on skills, decent jobs, worker protection, social and economic development, equality, social inclusion and fairness, while engaging people as active participants.The programme builds on the work of the Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions, an independent panel of 30 members convened by…

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