EU Support for Energy Access in Developing Countries

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Summary

The report calls for the EU to enhance its support for universal energy access in developing countries, focusing on clean cooking, decentralized renewable energy, and protecting human rights during the transition.

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Key points

Access to clean and affordable energy is a fundamental human right and essential for poverty reduction.
The EU must prioritize funding for clean cooking solutions to reduce health risks and gender inequality caused by traditional fuel use.
Financial support should shift from loans toward grants to prevent increasing the debt of developing nations.
Renewable energy projects must respect land rights and ensure that local communities provide consent before development begins.

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Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the EU development cooperation in support of access to energy in developing countries REPORT on EU development cooperation in support of access to energy in developing countries EU development cooperation in support of access to energy in developing countries

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