1. Transformational Energy Access for graduation with momentum
Rolf Traeger
Chief, Least Developed Countries Section
UNCTAD
Consultative Meeting on Accelerating Progress Towards Graduation from the LDC Category
Glen Cove (NY), 29 June 2018

2. ⇑ Objective: Graduation with momentum Structural transformation
Develop productive capacities

3. Energy: Prerequisite for 3 pillars of sustainable development
Economic
Social
Environmental

6. To achieve universal access to energy, LDCs must go beyond meeting basic domestic needs and target productive uses

7. The energy-transformation nexus is central to development and to SDG7 in LDCs

8. Transformational energy access is important for rural development in LDCs

9. LDCs need to diversify their power generation mix

10. Functions of an STI policy framework
Define policies, goals and targets
Strengthen technology absorptive capacities
Promote modern energy technology adaptation/adoption
Establish research institutions
Improve innovation capacity (e.g. through South-South)
Integrate energy, STI and development strategies

11. Diversify financing sources