400 participants including NGOs were invited to the World Bank Workshop of 'Renewable Energy in Rural Markets', March 25-26, 1998 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The World Bank and the GEF in cooperation with the National Secretary of Energy presented their 'Electricity Supply Program for the Rural Dispersed Population'. It is a 'leading case' for the region. The main objective was to attract to the Program institutional sectors, universities, companies, NGOs and other potentially interested parties.

From INFORSE, Marcelo Alvarez participated who give a presentation about the NGO roles with respect to information and capacity building in emerging markets: machanisms such as a clearing House and Energy Offices.

For more information:

Marcelo Alvarez
REJIMA, member of INFORSE
Mario Bravo 1029 piso 4 depto A
1175 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel/Fax: +54.1.963 0722
E-mail: aldabra@starnet.net.ar