Support Ecuador's Energy Transition

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The purpose of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to support the Government of Ecuador through the Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources (MERNNR), to advance in the fulfillment of the objectives set forth in the energy transition strategies. In particular, those conducted by the electricity sector, to reduce the use of fossil fuels, both in production processes, transport activities and domestic uses; and to increase, instead, the use of energy from renewable sources with greenhouse gases emission-free. The specific scopes foreseen with this TC will allow; (i) Advance in the foreseen challenges in terms of energy sustainability; through efficient generation, renewable energy, digitization of operating processes; (ii) Promote energy security through national and regional energy integration; (iii) Support energy governance; through institutional strengthening; (iv) Advance in the fulfillment of objectives established in the national initiatives of Energy Efficiency and; (v) Support the execution of the Gender Action Plan for the Electricity Sector.