[Jan] International Energy Agency (IEA) Flashcards
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Context?
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India signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with International Energy Agency (IEA).
The agreement seeks to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation & enhance global energy security, stability and sustainability.
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About IEA?
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Established in 1974 as per framework of the OECD, IEA is an autonomous intergovernmental organisation.
Its mission is guided by four main areas of focus: energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide.
Headquarters (Secretariat): Paris, France.
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Roles and functions?
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- to help its members respond to major oil supply disruptions
- tracking and analyzing global key energy trends, promoting sound energy policy, and fostering multinational energy technology cooperation.
