Policy Briefs
Recent Developments in Iran’s Energy Subsidy Reforms (GSI)
In 2009, the International Energy Agency estimated that Iran’s subsidies for fossil-fuel consumption were US$66 billion, the highest of any country. In 2010, it took bold economic reforms to phase
France – Country profile
Background France is an EU member state with a population of approximately 64 million people (OECD 2015). The industrial sector accounts for about 19.8 per cent of GDP, while services
Indonesia Energy Subsidy Briefing March 2017
As part of its work on energy policy and sustainable development in Indonesia, the Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) publishes a regular briefing on issues related to energy subsidies. The March
Viet Nam – Country profile
Background Vietnam is located in South East Asia and has a tropical climate in the south and a monsoon climate in the north. Vietnam has low, flat deltas in the
Tunisia – Country profile
Background Bordered by Algeria, Libya, and the Mediterranean Sea, Tunisia occupies 163,610 square miles in Northern Africa. Agricultural land accounts for 64.8% of its area, while forests cover 6%. Its
Thailand – Country profile
Background Thailand is a tropical country characterized by a central plain, the Khorat Plateau in the east and mountains, and monsoon seasons. Thailand’s power generation mix is predominantly based on
