CIEP

Through research, the publication of studies, information releases (particularly through the media and internet) and the organisation of courses and training programmes, Clingendael International Energy Programme makes a fundamental contribution to the public debate on international politics and economic developments in the energy sector (oil, gas and electricity). CIEP's objectives are: to serve as an independent forum for governments, non-governmental organisations, the business community, politics, the academic world, media and other stakeholders or interested parties; to gather and develop information and knowledge about international political and economic developments in the energy sector on the basis of research; to propagate information and knowledge about international political and economic developments in the energy sector by means of seminars, conferences, lectures, courses, publications and information releases via the media; to initiate discussions about current events and future developments relevant to the energy sector, energy policy, legislation and the relationship between the government and the private sector.