Monday, January 30, 2012

Ending Energy Poverty

Ending Energy Poverty - Annual Meeting 2012



Ending Energy Poverty

How can access to affordable and sustainable energy unlock development potentials across all segments of society?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Increasing the development potential of energy access for all - Accelerating private sector investment - Fostering public-private partnerships

* José Sergio Gabrielli de Azevedo, Chief Executive Officer, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras, Brazil

* Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, United Nations, New York

* Gérard Mestrallet, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GDF SUEZ, France

* Tulsi R. Tanti, Chairman and Managing Director, Suzlon Energy, India; Renewable Energy Community Leader 2012

Moderated by * Thomas L. Friedman, Columnist, Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, USA