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
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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
Background Sweden is an EU member state with a population of approximately 9.5 million people. Sweden has a well-developed industrial base, which accounts for about 26.5 per cent of GDP,
Background South Africa is a middle-income emerging economy with abundant natural resources including minerals (gold, iron ore, coal, platinum, and diamonds among others) and timber. It is mostly semi-arid with
Background Senegal is located on the Atlantic coast in West Africa. Senegal has nearly 15 million inhabitants, where an estimated 40 percent are between 0 and 14 years old. It
Background Rwanda is a landlocked country located in east-central Africa in the Great Lakes region. It has a temperate mild and cool climate, influenced by its high altitude. Its geography
Background Peru is one of the best performing Latin American states in economic terms. In 2013, GDP grew by 5.1%. However, economic growth has put a strain on natural resources
Background Namibia has highly variable climatic conditions, ranging from dry to semi-humid. The prominence of its two major deserts, the Namib and the Kalahari , has led to a fragile
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