The Electricity Governance Initiative PRAYAS- PUNE ENERGYGROUP NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND POLICY Smita Nakhooda World Resources Institute Commission on Sustainable Development 14 th Session Partnership Fair 1 May 2006

Goals of the Initiative An operational framework to assess governance and evaluate progress over time Improve communication and create space for environmental and social voices Build the capacity of major groups and governments to practice good governance Complement efforts to advance public interests

The Indonesia Assessment has Improved Transparency The Indonesian House of Representatives, website now features –agenda –list of work in progress –list of legislation passed –public message board for participation

Thai Assessment Draws Attention to EGAT Corporatization Process Demonstrated that the process did not protect against abuses of power lack of a regulatory body to balance stakeholder interests was a serious problem

Generating a New Dialogue

Next Steps Progress 2003 – 2004: Develop and Review Pilot Indicator Toolkit 2005: Pilot Assessments in India, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines 2006: EGI Forum Upcoming: Final revisions to the toolkit Analysis of the results of the pilot phase and approach