Energy and persistence

Opinion November 10, 2011

“Energy for all” are the favoured new buzz words. UNDP, the Norwegian government, the UN General Assembly and the upcoming Rio summit are all putting special focus on bringing modern forms of energy to the poor. Andrew Preston of ForUM explores what is at stake.

Andrew Preston is Director of the Olso-based Forum for Environment and Development.

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