Fossil-Fuel Subsidies in the EU's Eastern Partner Countries

Fossil-Fuel Subsidies in the EU's Eastern Partner Countries
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Publisher:
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2021
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ISBN: 9789264516083

Based on the OECD standard methodology, the study presents quantitative estimates of government support to consumers and producers of coal, oil and related petroleum products and natural gas, and electricity and heat generated from these fossil fuels. This report summarises the main findings of the analysis of fossil-fuel subsidy schemes in the six European Union's Eastern Partner (EaP) countries - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The study updates the 2018 Inventory of Energy Subsidies in the EU's Eastern Partnership Countries by providing data and estimates for 2016-19. The analysis focuses on measuring two major types of fossil-fuel subsidies: direct transfers of funds to producers and consumers; and tax expenditure. This report also briefly discusses the taxation and energy pricing policies that have had direct or indirect impact on the evolution of fossil-fuel subsidies in the region. Detailed estimates of all individual support measures for each of the six countries are provided in Annexes to the report.

Green Finance and Investment Fossil-Fuel Subsidies in the EU’s Eastern Partner Countries Estimates and Recent Policy Developments

Green Finance and Investment Fossil-Fuel Subsidies in the EU’s Eastern Partner Countries Estimates and Recent Policy Developments
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2021-08-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9264420231

Based on the OECD standard methodology, the study presents quantitative estimates of government support to consumers and producers of coal, oil and related petroleum products and natural gas, and electricity and heat generated from these fossil fuels. This report summarises the main findings of the analysis of fossil-fuel subsidy schemes in the six European Union's Eastern Partner (EaP) countries – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.

Green Finance and Investment Access to Green Finance for SMEs in Georgia

Green Finance and Investment Access to Green Finance for SMEs in Georgia
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2019-12-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9264958614

This report reviews the experience with green lending in the SME sector in Georgia. The analysis identifies the main challenges with lending to SMEs for green projects and discusses possible solutions. The report, in particular, looks at the role of the government and the policy instruments it can use to stimulate higher demand for green lending in the SME sector.

Green Finance and Investment Financing Climate Action in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia

Green Finance and Investment Financing Climate Action in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2016-11-23
Genre:
ISBN: 926426633X

This report aims to shed light on how EECCA countries and development co-operation partners are working together to finance climate mitigation and adaptation actions, using the OECD DAC database to examine climate-related development finance flows by provider, sector, financial instrument....

Green Finance and Investment Sustainable Infrastructure for Low-carbon Development in the EU Eastern Partnership Hotspot Analysis and Needs Assessment

Green Finance and Investment Sustainable Infrastructure for Low-carbon Development in the EU Eastern Partnership Hotspot Analysis and Needs Assessment
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2021-03-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9264667385

This report analyses planned infrastructure projects, decision-making frameworks related to infrastructure development and strategic planning documents in the six countries of the EU Eastern Partnership: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

Green Finance and Investment Mobilising Finance for Climate Action in Georgia

Green Finance and Investment Mobilising Finance for Climate Action in Georgia
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2018-02-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9264289720

This report discusses key issues surrounding finance mobilisation for achieving Georgia’s climate change and green growth targets, and new investment opportunities for developing its capital market. The report focuses particularly on finance for climate change mitigation from various sources – ...

OECD Green Growth Studies Green Economy Transition in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia Progress and Ways Forward

OECD Green Growth Studies Green Economy Transition in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia Progress and Ways Forward
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2022-10-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9264352872

Since the 1990’s, the countries of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA) have made great progress in pursuing economic development that is also environmentally sustainable. The countries, in collaboration with the GREEN Action Task Force hosted by the OECD, has developed a number of policies aiming to improve environmental quality and social well-being, while creating opportunities for strong economic growth and decent jobs in the region.

Green Finance and Investment Promoting Clean Urban Public Transportation and Green Investment in Moldova

Green Finance and Investment Promoting Clean Urban Public Transportation and Green Investment in Moldova
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2019-09-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9264653473

This report discusses the main results of a project on how an influx of funds could spur development of cleaner public transport, and reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in large urban centres in Moldova, by providing an analysis for designing a green public investment programme in this sector.