The AFEX Energy Efficiency 2017 details the efforts and progress achieved by Arab countries to develop their energy efficiency markets throughout the various sectors and put forth comprehensive roadmaps that effectively establish targeted EE programs and sources of finance.

Energy intensity in the majority of Arab countries is still well above the European average energy intensity, indicating high  energy  requirements  for  economic  development  in the region. In general, energy intensity in the Arab region is driven by the region’s economic growth (average 4.5% GDP growth/year based on 2010$), rapid industrialization, population growth (average growth 2.26%/year) and highly subsidized energy market. This high energy intensity has been translated into excessive CO2  emissions, namely, in the GCC countries that record the highest CO2 emissions/capita in the world. Managing and reducing energy consumption is both a vital cost saving initiative for Arab countries and significantly  helps  in  scaling  down  the  regional  impact on  climate  change.  continues  progress  to  increase  and promote energy efficiency is very important in helping Arab countries meet their nationally determined contributions (NDCs),  in  line  with  many  countries’  pledges  following the  Paris  Conference  of  Parties  (COP21)  Agreement.