An interesting illustration of an approach that utilizes multiple sources of finance is the EmPower Partnership Programme being implemented in India (described in Sharan in this Review). These enterprises can and probably should lead investments, raise finance, maintain and operate RET equipment. They are also responsible for a large share of the employment potential of RET investments in rural areas. For instance, UNEP’s African Rural Energy Enterprise Development Initiative (AREED), supported by the United Nations Foundation, works with African NGOs and development organizations, helping them to identify potential energy projects and providing entrepreneurs with business support services (business start-up support, planning, management structuring and financial planning).