HELIO International

Our system of indicators

Our objectives

• Analyse whether energy policy was supporting ecodevelopment

• Assess whether existing and future energy assets were vulnerable to the impacts of climate change

• Call attention to a smart energy path approach to ensure ecodevelopment

Guided by 7 principles

• 1

  Be proactive rather than reactive

• 2

  Learn by doing

• 3

  Develop local strategies by and for local citizens

• 4

  Facilitate and train to build-up local capacity

• 5

  Ensure non-duplication of efforts

• 6

  Maintain openness and transparency

• 7

  Guarantee that solutions are environmentally, technologically and economically sustainable

Governance

• Board of Administration

  Policy decision making body that guided all of HELIO’s activities including over seeing the finances of the organisation.

• Scientific & Technical Committee

  Responsible for developing and adapting indicators used in HELIO’s work as well as providing technical assistance.

• Steering Group

  Responsible for identifying and communicating regional issues.

• Node Coordinators

  Identified and liasied with in-country reporters

• Observer/Reporters

  Responsible for preparing country-level reports using HELIO’s Sustainable Energy Watch Indicators

In 2015, after twenty years of operation, HELIO International decided to discontinue its in-country activities. It now concentrates its resources and knowledge through this Creative Commons website. HELIO’s methodologies, indicators and tools remain available to all ; to be used in promoting ecodevelopment through better decision-making and planning in the energy sphere.