Funding for East Asian energy development: the role of multilateral lending agencies

Technical Report · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6058600

Chapman, D K

International financial institutions involved in East Asia energy development include the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank), the Asian Development Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, and the OPEC Fund for International Development. This report is a preliminary examination of the role of these institutions in energy-related investments, project finance, exploration, and technical assistance in East Asia. Some attention is given to the size and direction of current investment flows, the lending policies of the different multilateral agencies, and the future role of these agencies in Asian energy development. The World Bank, despite the possible postponement of an energy affiliate, will continue, albeit slowly, to expand its lending activities for energy projects in developing countries. The Asian Development Bank will also expand its energy programs in East Asia if member contributions are adequate. The role of the UN Development Programme in preinvestment surveys and technical support is focused on the poorest developing countries. The OPEC Fund, in part for political reasons, will most likely continue its energy lending programs.

• Research Organization: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington, DC (USA). East Asia Program
• DOE Contract Number: FG01-82PE70399
• OSTI ID: 6058600
• Report Number(s): DOE/PE/70399-T3; ON: DE83012418
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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