Energy access news
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Africa’s energy future matters for the world
How Africa meets the energy needs of a fast-growing and increasingly urban population is crucial for its economic and energy future – and the world’s
7 November 2019
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3 new IEA reports provide fresh insights into Southeast Asia’s energy future
Highlighting deepening IEA engagement with key Southeast Asian countries, new studies examine the region’s energy outlook, its integration of renewables and the future of cooling
30 October 2019
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Morocco and IEA co-host workshop on the future of clean cooking
Current trends in household cooking in Morocco and pathways towards cleaner and sustainable solutions
11 September 2019
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IEA and African Union hold first ever ministerial meeting on development of Africa’s energy sector
Representatives from government and industry across Africa attend historic summit demonstrating IEA’s increased regional engagement
13 June 2019
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Dr Kandeh Yumkella to advise the IEA on Africa and energy access
Former UN Under-Secretary-General joins the IEA as the agency steps up its Africa engagement
10 June 2019
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More people have access to electricity than ever before, but the world is falling short of its sustainable energy goals
Stepped-up efforts are required to ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy
22 May 2019
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IEA hosts high-level meeting on Africa’s energy outlook
Day-long workshop discussed ways to promote greater energy development across the African continent
18 April 2019
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Commentary: The energy sector should care about wastewater
The WEO’s Sustainable Development Scenario this year includes, for the first time, an analysis of the links between the energy and water
19 November 2018
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Executive Director in Vienna for presentation of World Energy Outlook
Dr Fatih Birol joins former UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and Minister Köstinger in panel on the role of energy access in development and pathways for a cleaner energy future
15 November 2018
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Commentary: Population without access to electricity falls below 1 billion
Latest World Energy Outlook data shows progress on providing access to energy, but much more effort is needed
30 October 2018
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Our work on Energy access
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Africa Energy Outlook 2019
The IEA’s most comprehensive and detailed work to date on energy across the African continent, with a particular emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa -
Sustainable Development Goal 7
The IEA is a global reference point for data and projections on energy access, renewables and energy efficiency -
Energy Access Outlook 2017
An in-depth special report analysing the global energy access deficit and charting a path to Energy for All by 2030 -
Progress in providing electricity access
Read our latest commentary on progress towards providing access to electricity and clean cooking for all -
Methodology
IEA data and projections focus on two elements of energy access: a household having access to electricity and to a relatively clean, safe means of cooking -
Energy is at the heart of the sustainable development agenda to 2030
Commentary by IEA Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol
Recent reports
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Energy Access Outlook: From Poverty to Prosperity
Exploring the close links between energy & development -
Global Tracking Framework 2017
Measuring progress towards Sustainable Energy for All -
World Energy Outlook 2016
Scenarios and projections to 2040
News
- Africa’s energy future matters for the world
7 November 2019 - 3 new IEA reports provide fresh insights into Southeast Asia’s energy future
30 October 2019 - Morocco and IEA co-host workshop on the future of clean cooking
11 September 2019