The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) is an international organization dedicated to accelerating the market-based deployment of renewable energy and energy-efficient systems in low- and middle-income countries. Founded at the Johannesburg World Summit for Sustainable Development in 2002, REEEP has grown into a significant player in promoting sustainable energy solutions globally[2][3][5]. ### Key Activities and Objectives - Market Transformation: REEEP focuses on creating sustainable markets for renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions. It does this by investing in high-impact projects, developing policy frameworks, and facilitating stakeholder cooperation to encourage private sector investment in clean energy markets[1][4]. - Knowledge Sharing: REEEP emphasizes the importance of open and accessible data, contributing to the Climate Knowledge Brokers Group to improve the global climate knowledge system[1][2]. - Partnerships: With over 385 partners, including governments, businesses, and NGOs, REEEP leverages these partnerships to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy worldwide[3][5]. ### Funding and Support REEEP is funded by several governments, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, the UK, and the US, as well as the European Union[3][4]. It has managed over EUR 60 million in public funds through core funding and programmatic activities[4]. ### Recent Initiatives - Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA): Launched in 2019, this initiative aims to expand energy access across Africa, reaching millions of people[2][5]. - PURE Growth Fund: Announced in 2023, this fund will accelerate the productive use of renewable energy in agri-food value chains[2]. REEEP's work aligns with global efforts under the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, focusing on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all[4].