U.S. Energy Assistance to Developing Countries: Clarification and Coordination Needed

The United States, through several U.S. agencies and international organizations, has provided support and funds for programs to help developing countries solve their energy problems. However, the United States does not have a comprehensive U.S. policy on energy assistance activities in developing countries. A review was undertaken which focused on the activities of the primary operational agencies involved in energy assistance, and more specifically, on the activities of the Agency for International Development (AID) and the Department of Energy (DOE).