The Paraguayan capital was the venue for the II Public-Private Dialogue organized by The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), within the context of the IX Energy Week. This initiative bring together energy ministers from Latin America and the Caribbean along with representatives from the region’s leading companies, establishing a key platform for energy transformation.
This high-level dialogue follows the one held in Montevideo in 2023, where, through a Ministerial Decision, the OLACDE Business Council was established to strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors. This time, the meeting will allow the 27 member countries of the organization to discuss innovation, financing, regulations, and socio-environmental integration, critical aspects for advancing a fair energy transition.
The agenda focused on the adoption of innovative technologies, including digitalization and process certification, as well as the incorporation of low-emission fuels and storage solutions. Additionally, regional access to financing will be discussed as a necessary condition to accelerate decarbonization and promote energy security, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships that offer long-term certainty and feasibility.
The meeting also examined the need to review existing regulatory frameworks to facilitate the decarbonization of energy demand, promote efficiency, and ensure active participation of civil society in the transition. Public policies and regulations should facilitate the incorporation of new sustainable technologies and ensure the inclusion of low-impact energy sources, maximizing resource utilization at the lowest possible cost.
The II Public-Private Dialogue was a space for reflection and agreements, where strategies were defined for energy development that meets the region’s demands while enhancing its capacity to respond to climate challenges.
