Damascus, Aug. 4 (SANA) The Ministry of Energy, in cooperation with the UN Development Programme (UNDP), on Tuesday organized a workshop on the state of Syria’s electricity sector and requirements for its development and improvement of services provided to citizens.
The workshop included a presentation on the state of the electricity sector and priority needs, a review of UNDP interventions, ongoing projects and future action plans, and discussions on expanding cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and the Syrian Electricity Company, according to the ministry statement on Telegram.
Electricity a cornerstone of economic recovery
The workshop featured a panel discussion with Deputy Minister for Water and Electricity Affairs Eng. Osama Abu Zeid, Syrian Electricity Company CEO Eng. Omar Shqrouq, economic expert Ziad Arabsh, and experts from the World Bank and several international donors, with additional participation via video conference.
The workshop was also attended by UNDP Deputy Representative Hala Rizk, UNDP Environment and Energy Team Leader Abeer Ashi, and Partnerships Adviser Ritu Sidharth.
Deputy Minister Abu Zeid said the electricity sector is a cornerstone of economic recovery and reconstruction, noting that work is underway on an integrated vision to rehabilitate electricity infrastructure, improve generation, transmission and distribution efficiency, and increase reliance on renewable energy sources to provide more stable and sustainable electricity services to citizens.
Strengthening partnerships with international organizations
He also said the scale of challenges facing the sector requires unified efforts and strengthened partnerships with international organizations and financial institutions.
Abu Zeid stressed that the ministry places high importance on coordination with international partners to direct support toward priority projects and achieve the best development impact.
The workshop concluded with an open discussion on enhancing coordination mechanisms, and recommendations to support the ministry’s efforts in developing the electricity sector and improving service quality in line with recovery and sustainable development priorities.
The electricity sector in Syria has faced significant challenges, with years of war and neglect severely impacting generation capacity, transmission networks and distribution infrastructure.
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