World Energy
Assessment

UNITED NATIONS
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The editorial phase and the production of the World Energy Assessment benefited from contributions from the governments of Austria, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and the Energy Foundation. The consultative and outreach phases of the report have been made possible through funding from the United Nations Foundation.

© 2000 UNDP

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Bureau for Development Policy
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First printing September 2000

The analysis and conclusions of the World Energy Assessment do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Development Programme, its Executive Board, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the Member States of the United Nations, or the Member Committees of the World Energy Council.

ISBN: 92-1-126126-0
Sales Number: 00.III.B.5

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