Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
, Denmark through the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), and Egypt through the . RCREEE is also financed through selected fee-for-service contracts.
History
RCREEE was set up based on Cairo Declaration which was signed in June, 2008 by government representatives from ten Arab countries. The declaration outlined the following two core objectives for establishing the center:
- To diffuse the implementation of cost-effective renewable energy and energy efficiency policies, strategies and technologies in the Arab region.
- To increase the share of renewable energy and energy efficiency products and services in the Arab region and their share of global market.
| Member Countries | Local Partners |
| Algeria | |
| Bahrain | |
| Djibouti | Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources |
| Egypt | |
| Iraq | |
| Jordan | |
| Kuwait | |
| Lebanon | |
| Libya | |
| Mauritania | Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energies |
| Morocco | |
| Palestinian Authority | |
| Somalia | Ministry of Energy and Water Resources |
| Sudan | |
| Syria | |
| Tunisia | |
| Yemen | Ministry of Electricity and Energy |
Center Bodies
a. Board of TrusteesRCREEE is governed by a Board of Trustees which is responsible for setting the center's strategic direction, approving annual work plans, and evaluating performance. The board consists of governmental representatives from member states.
b. Executive Committee
In addition, the Board of Trustees has elected the RCREEE Executive Committee. The Executive Committee consists of five members from the governmental and private sectors. Its role is to oversea the implementation of the strategic direction approved by the BoT, oversee and advise the Secretariat in the center's management.
c. National Focal Points
The national focal points assist the Secretariat with the implementation of the work plan at the national level.