Nov 21
2013
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UNDP Clean Start - Microfinance Opportunities for A Clean Energy FuturePosted by: Elizabeth Israel Tagged in: Technology , Solar , Poverty , Microfinance , Environmental Sustainability , Environment , Energy , Cook Stoves , Climate Change
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Clean Start
This publication is part of the CleanStart agenda to improve understanding and awareness of the potential of microfinance to stimulate the adoption of sustainable clean energy while drawing attention to the knowledge and skills needed to add clean energy financing to lending portfolios.
The purpose of this publication is to provide a methodological guide to expanding access to clean energy for poor people and micro-entrepreneurs through microfinance and strengthened energy value chains. This guide is intended to support consultation processes that the UN Capital Development Fund (UNC DF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UN DP)/Global Environment Facility (GEF ) are undertaking in CleanStart countries. It may also serve as a useful tool for broader consultations by others seeking to advance the Rio+20 commitments on energy.