Addressing challenges in long term strategic energy planning in LMICs
Learning Pathways in an Energy Planning Ecosystem.
Abstract
This paper presents an innovative approach to address global energy planning challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It proposes an integrated framework consisting of an international enabling environment, a delivery ecosystem, and a community of practice. The framework aims to enhance national agency and coordination, overcome limitations of outsourcing, and improve the accessibility and usability of consultant outputs. Five strategic principles for energy planning in LMICs are introduced, prioritizing national ownership, coherence, inclusivity, human capacity development, analysis robustness, transparency, and accessibility. Two key knowledge products, the (OSeMOSYS) and IRENA FlexTool, are highlighted as examples.
This work is part of the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme.
Citation
Cannone C, Hoseinpoori P, Martindale L, Tennyson E, Gardumi F, Somavilla Croxatto L, Howells M. ‘Addressing Challenges in Long-Term Strategic Energy Planning in LMICs: Learning Pathways in an Energy Planning Ecosystem’. Cambridge Open Engage, 2023. doi:10.33774/coe-2023-q3fzv-v2 This content is a preprint and has not been peer-reviewed.