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3 OPEC SUMMIT 2007 RIYADH DECLARATION Emphasize that eradicating poverty should be the first and overriding global priority guiding local, regional and international efforts. Urge developed countries to facilitate access to modern technologies by developing countries, that are reliable, affordable, economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sound Continue to align the programmes of our aid institutions, including those of the OPEC Fund for International Development, with the objective of achieving sustainable development and the eradication of energy poverty in the developing countries, and study ways and means of enhancing this endeavour, in association with the energy industry and other financial institutions.

King Abdulla of Saudi Arabia announced in 2008 the Energy for the Poor Initiative. OFID © Energy For The Poor

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OFID © Energy Poverty 1 st Symposium and 2 nd Symposium IEF OFID

IEF-OFID 2 nd Symposium On Energy Poverty Political Will and Government CommitmentImprove Data And Information On Poverty Address Ability Of The Poor To Pay For Energy (Affordability) Set Realistic, Measurable And Achievable Targets Join Efforts To Mobilise Required Investment

Adapt Solutions To Local EnvironmentBuild Local Management Capacity Consider All Energy Sources And Technical Solutions Enhance International Cooperation IEF-OFID 2 nd Symposium On Energy Poverty