International work

Most of NVE’s institutional partners are in countries defined by the UN as Least Developed Countries (LDCs). A country is classified as LDC if it meets the three criteria of low income, human resource weakness, and economic vulnerability.

NVE takes all of these aspects into account when we provide capacity building and technical assistance to our partner institutions. There are no quick fix solutions to any of these criteria, and one has to go step bystep.

 In most partner countries NVE has been involved for many years, which illustrates NVEs long term commitment. It takes time to build trust among organisations both at a personal and institutional level. Trust is essential in order for a capacity building program to be a success.

With rising oil prices, increased demand for energy, and the global challenge of climate change, the energy sector is a political arena at both national and international level.

National priorities in the energy sector may shift from one day to another, which also affect work carried out under institutional programmes. Flexibility and change management are therefore essential in our institutional programmes, in order for NVE to adapt our assistance to the needs of the recipient institution.

Regardless of shifting political priorities, the aim is to develop the capability and capacity of local institutions. Such capacity development is needed in both the public and private sectors, and should leverage and build on the national expertise and knowledge base.