Development Partners Energy Mapping Matrix_as of_14 Aug 2019

A.  Objectives

1.  To support the Government in promoting set of policy and investment measures aimed to bring the sector to reasonable operating conditions and improve its financial viability: (i) increased energy efficiency, (ii) demand side management including a heat supply strategy, (iii) increasing energy supply to meet winter demand with focus on rehabilitation of existing assets, (iv) an institutional reform policy to improve the transparency and efficiency of operations, enable electricity trade, and create conditions for private sector participation in the sector

2.  To strengthen information sharing and exchanges among donors with regard to ongoing and planned projects and programs

  • Serve as a forum for sharing reports, papers and other information;
  • Serve as a forum for promoting and building sector-wide approaches; and
  • Provide an enabling environment for joint efforts and activities.

3.  To strengthen exchanges and dialogue among donors on key issues

  • Serve as a forum for discussing policy and procedural issues;
  • Promote consensus on key issues relating to aid based on experiences and lessons learned; and
  • Ensure systematic linkages with related donor working groups.

B.  Membership and Partnership

ADB and WB will lead the working group, and will facilitate the work of the group.  Consultants, project advisors/specialists, private sector and/or NGOs/civil society may also be invited to attend WG meetings. The membership could be revised through decision of the group.

C.  Frequency of Meetings

The WG will normally meet on a quarterly basis. The Co-chairs will also be responsible for developing a draft agenda and maintaining and sharing simple minutes of the meetings.

D.  Secretariat

Secretarial support for the WG will be provided by ADB.