
A sustainable energy model in the Western Balkans
A sustainable energy model in the Western Balkans By Lucia Sconosciuto 27 Feb 2018 Achieving greater energy security is high on the agenda of many countries. As self-reliance is not always an option in many countries where the EBRD invests, its strategy is to advocate for greater energy efficiency and diversification of energy sources, with a great focus on renewables, open markets and adequate infrastructure. In the Western Balkans, investments and assistance with policy reform are part of the EBRD’s toolkit to increase the sustainability of the energy sector. But what are the barriers to fully integrated regional markets in this region? This topic was debated at the Western Balkans Investment Summit held at the EBRD’s Headquarters in London yesterday by a panel of experts including government representatives, private sector pioneers and other energy-related international…