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Non-OECD Countries

Growing economic interdependence and increasingly global energy market and environmental issues make the IEA’s relations with non-Member countries and international organisations especially important. Approximately half of the world’s energy consumption now takes place outside the IEA area. Growth in world energy demand, particularly in the Asia- Pacific region, is expected to accelerate due to the continued growth of rapidly developing economies.

The IEA studies energy-related developments in energy producing and consuming countries throughout the world and examines the global context for policy decisions. Energy sector surveys undertaken by the IEA include a lengthening list of non-Member countries. The Agency hosts periodic multilateral technical-level meetings of experts from energy producing and consuming countries to promote understanding and communication, and organises seminar/workshops on specific topics such as energy efficiency and regulatory issues with non-Member countries.