AFEX EE 2017 report: Remarkable progress in the Arab Energy Efficiency markets and unprecedented wave of subsidy reforms in the region
“Tunisia, Jordan and Morocco continue spearheading”
Cairo, Egypt – 4 March, 2018 –The recently issued Arab Future Energy Index™ (AFEX)- Energy Efficiency (EE) 2017 report, portrays Arab countries’ efforts and progress achieved in developing their energy efficiency markets in various sectors. In addition to setting comprehensive roadmaps and establishing targeted EE programs and sources of finance. In AFEX 2017- EE edition, Tunisia, Jordan, and Morocco earned top rankings in implementing energy efficiency measures, policies and programs out of 20 Arab countries studied in the report.
RCREEE released 2017 edition of its flagship publication, AFEX -Energy Efficiency in February 2018. The index was developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The index offers both quantitative and qualitative analysis for key energy efficiency market dimensions. Countries are ranked under more than 20 indicators that illustrate key energy market aspects including energy pricing, policy framework, institutional capacity, and utility.
In 2017, AFEX expanded its geographical scope by adding three more countries to the assessment (Djibouti, Mauritania and Oman) reaching a total of 20 Arab countries (Algeria, Bahrain, Tunisia, Jordan, Morocco, UAE, Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon, KSA, Syria, Qatar, Yemen, Sudan, Kuwait, Djibouti, Mauritania, Oman, Libya and Iraq) compared to the 17 countries studied in the 2015 version of the report.
AFEX – EE 2017 provides a comprehensive overview on the progress achieved by 20 Arab countries to transition toward an EE market after recent plunges in oil prices and economic turmoil in the region. It provides a special focus on the energy subsidy reforms undertaken by each country and the implementation of energy efficiency action plans and strategies. Moreover, the publication provides a great opportunity for Arab countries to learn from each other’s achievements and success stories in implementing energy efficiency measures, policies and technologies.
AFEX- Energy Efficiency 2017 Key Findings
“The goal of the AFEX-EE and RCREEE has always been to provide the Arab region with the necessary knowledge and tools to integrate the various aspects of financial, social and environmental approaches in their transition toward an energy secure future and a better quality of life for the Arab world “stated RCREEE Executive Director, Ahmed Badr.
“UNDP is pleased to partner with RCREEE in producing the 2017 edition of the Arab Future Energy Index which chronicles local progress made by our partners across the region. AFEX rankings show important trends and emerging pathways to a low-carbon, sustainable energy future in the region. However, while showing progress, the report also notes many continued challenges, including inefficiency of energy use in building, transport, urban planning and infrastructure sectors, and continued challenges related to energy subsidies.” says the Director of UNDP Regional Hub for Arab States, Mr. Khaled Abdelshafi.
The full report is available for download here
About the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) is an intergovernmental organization with diplomatic status that aims to enable and increase the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency practices in the Arab region. RCREEE teams with regional governments and global organizations to initiate and lead clean energy policy dialogues, strategies, technologies and capacity development in order to increase Arab states’ share of tomorrow’s energy. Having today 17 Arab countries among its members, RCREEE strives to lead renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives and expertise in all Arab states based on five core strategic impact areas: facts and figures, policies, people, institutions, and finance.
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