Clean Energy The Clean Energy for Development Initiative was launched in 2007 after it was decided to increase Norwegian support to energy. Print Share Share Tweet Tweet E-mail Clean Energy for Development Initiative Access to clean and affordable energy is a necessity for ending poverty. Who we are The Clean Energy for Development Initiative is organized under the auspices of the Section for International Development Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Where we are The Clean Energy for Development Initiative cooperates with several countries. How we work The Clean Energy for Development Initiative focuses on long-term efforts, both through bilateral, regional and multilateral channels. Financial overview The various activities under the Clean Energy for Development Initiative are financed from different budget lines under the Development Assistance Budget.