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Armenia
Imports of oil and gas cover 77% of Armenia’s energy needs. Current energy policy is focused on developing indigenous energy sources, mainly renewable, and on replacing the country’s main nuclear reactor. Energy Efficiency policy has also become a bigger priority as energy security and reliability remain key focus areas. Armenia is part of the EU4Energy Programme, an initiative focused on evidence-based policymaking for the energy sector.
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Moldova
Moldova is almost fully dependent on fossil fuel and electricity imports, with natural gas serving most of its energy needs. The government plans to diversify the energy mix with renewables such as wind and solar. Moldova is part of the EU4Energy Programme, which focuses on improving evidence-based policy making for the energy sector.
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Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, while electricity reaches less than half of the population, great progress has been made over the past two decades. The National Electrification Program, launched in 2017, outlines a plan to reach universal access by 2025, aiming to supply 35% of the population with off-grid solutions. Meanwhile, Ethiopia is diversifying its hydro-dominated installed generation mix in favour of solar, wind and geothermal to pursue a more climate-resilient power system and reach economic development objectives.
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Serbia
In Serbia, the National Renewable Energy Action Plan set targets of renewable energy sources use until 2020, as well as the pathway to achieve them. Among other things, it enhances investments towards the development of renewables.
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Bolivia
A quarter of the electricity generated in Bolivia comes from renewables. On the other hand, 12% of the population still does not have access to electricity. The government has launched the Bolivia Electric Plan 2020-2025 to support the expansion of the electricity grid with a strong emphasis on renewables.
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Iraq
Iraq holds abundant oil and gas resources and has strong solar PV potential. Its production to 2030 is set to be third largest contributor to global oil supply. By the same year, the government expects that renewable capacity will amount for 5% of the country’s total system capacity.
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IEA Ministerial: In the Age of Electricity, energy security depends on resilience and cooperation
…energy security in the Age of Electricity that took place in Paris on 18 February alongside the 2026 IEA Ministerial Meeting.More than 120 Ministers, power system operators, industry representatives and civil society leaders took part in the high-level dialogue to examine how the rapid expansion of electricity systems globally is redefining energy security and what policy responses are needed to address emerging risks. The session was led by Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands Sophie Hermans, who chaired the IEA Ministerial, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband…
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High-level dialogue explores key measures for funding investments in Ukraine’s energy security
Ministers and other high-level officials from around the world recently met to discuss ways to support Ukraine’s energy future, focusing on measures that would strengthen the security of its energy system and options for financing them.The event in Paris took place on 18 February during the IEA’s 2026 Ministerial Meeting and was led by Deputy Prime Minister Sophie Hermans of the Netherlands, who chaired the IEA Ministerial; IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol; Lithuania’s Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas; and Poland’s Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka. It included the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine…
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Viet Nam joins the IEA Family
…Paris held in Paris on 18-19 February, reflecting the shared commitment of IEA Members and Viet Nam to deepen cooperation at a time of rapid change in energy markets.Viet Nam’s Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai participated in the IEA Ministerial, which was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Sophie Hermans of the Netherlands. The meeting brought together top government officials and senior executives from around the world to discuss the evolving global energy landscape and reinforce international collaboration on key topics.“Joining the IEA Family marks a significant milestone, recognizing Viet Nam’s strong efforts and determination…
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IEA Ministerial hosts high-level dialogue to accelerate clean cooking and energy access
…announced two major developments to strengthen international coordination: the planned integration of the Clean Cooking Alliance into the IEA, creating a more unified platform for data, policy support and investment mobilisation; and the confirmation that the next Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa will take place in Nairobi on 9-10 July 2026.The high-level dialogue was led by Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands Sophie Hermans, Dr Birol, Kenya’s Minister of Energy and Petroleum of Kenya James Opiyo Wandayi, United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Norway’s Minister of Energy of Norway Terje Lien Aasland…
