This book is the first comprehensive assessment of the state of low-carbon investments in Asia, analyzing the rationales, mandates and public-private financing activities. Based on the experiences of several regional initiatives wherein public financing is catalyzing private investments in...

Introduction -- 1. Part 1: Economics of energy production and distribution -- 1.1. Economics of oil and gas production - Nadine Bret-Rouzeaut (SciencesPo, France) -- 1.2. Economics of oil tanker transportation -- 1.3. Economics of gas transportation by pipeline or LNG - Manfred Hafner (IFP...

Introduction -- Energy Access in Sub-Saharan Africa: General Context -- Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategy Identification -- Public Policies and Initiatives in the Energy Sector -- Direct and Indirect Investments in the Energy Sector -- Capital Markets for the Financing of Clean Energy Access...