Founded in 1996 by a group of progressive scholars and activists, AER is an independent, reform-oriented public interest organization that conducts policy analysis and advocacy on key economic issues.

The Ateneo School of Government, based in Manila, Philippines, provides quality graduate education and training for current and future public sector leaders; offers research and consulting services for public and civil society; and convene seminars, fora and other venues for stakeholders' dialogues, consensus building and cooperation among the various secto

CEC undertakes public interest and works on environmental issues, and has an established record working to advance the interests of rural communities in Andhra Pradesh.

CPR is an autonomous institution and a think tank. The Centre is one of the 27 national social science research institutes recognized by the Indian Council of Social Science Research, Government of India.

Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, and professional citizens group that seeks to make critical policy changes through strategic interventions to benefit the citizen-consumer.

The Confederation of Consumer Organizations of Thailand is comprised of 21 member organizations from around the country that represent such areas as labor, farmers, health, and women's rights.

The Alberto Luiz Coimbra Institute and Graduate School of Research and Engineering (COPPE) focuses on basic engineering research, graduating highly qualified engineers, as well as generating state-of-the-art concepts in the social, technical, and economic development of Brazil.

DAP was established in June 1973 to assist in the country’s development efforts as change catalyst and as capacity-builder.

GRIPP is a collaborative undertaking of various local and international stakeholders, including Preferred Energy Incorporated, Greenpeace-Southeast Asia Energy Campaign, Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, and Solar Electric Company, Inc.

The Healthy Public Policy Foundation is an autonomous branch of the Thai Ministry of Public Health, with a longstanding research program exploring the environmental health implications of the energy sector.

ICEL specializes in research and capacity building, advocacy, and community empowerment. It seeks to defend public interests by pursuing the recognition of their rights with respect to the environment and natural resources.

The Indonesian Institute for Energy Economics (IIEE) was established in 1995 in Jakarta as a nonprofit, nongovernment, independent organization. Its primary objective is to enhance energy economics studies that motivate and support national policies for prudent development and utilization of energy resources in Indonesia.

IESR, established in 2001 in Jakarta, is a group of NGOs conducting advocacy in the energy sector in Indonesia, particularly the power sector. IESR aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the Indonesian energy sector and increase public participation in the decision-making process. IESR works on providing alternative policy and ideas through campaigns, lobbying, and education.

KPI is an independent, academic, public organization under the supervision of the National Assembly.

Palang Thai is a Thailand-based nonprofit organization that works to ensure that the transformations that occur in the region's energy sector are economically rational and that they augment, rather than undermine, social and environmental justice and sustainability.

Pelangi Indonesia is a global environmental think tank that seeks to form a society that self-governs and secures the quality of its natural resources and environment while pursuing equitable and democratic socio-economic well-being. It has a long-standing program on climate change and energy. Pelangi has undertaken work on power sector policy, energy efficiency, public benefits in electricity sector restructuring, and renewable energy and is part of the Global Village Energy Partnership.

IBEKA’s main objective is to work in rural areas with village communities to make environments more conducive to the growth of people-centered economic systems, with an emphasis on energy and electricity services. IBEKA has extensive experience setting up micro-hydro systems for rural communities in Indonesia.

Praja is an NGO working on promoting public accountability in the electricity sector. Dr. Surinder Kumar, a professor, and Mr. Rajesh Kumar, a Ph.D. student at the Maharishi Dayanand University in Haryana, are affiliates of Praja and will be leading its contribution to the electricity governance assessment in India. Dr.

Founded as a voice for civil society on energy issues, RENOVE Brazil promotes renewable energy sources and public participation.

TEI is a nonprofit, nongovernment organization focusing on environmental issues and the conservation of natural resources in Thailand. Founded on the belief that partnerships are the most effective approach to achieving a more sustainable way of life, TEI advocates a participatory approach to shared environmental responsibility. By working closely with the private sector, government, local communities, other civil society partners, and academia and in international circles with international organizations, TEI helps to formulate environmental directives and link policy with action to encourage meaningful environmental progress in Thailand. TEI is a core team partner in The Access Initiative, a participatory global coalition.

The University of Campinas was established in 1966, as a public university funded by the State of São Paulo. Their mission is to provide education and training, qualifying students to play a key role in the process of social development.

WWF in Indonesia has been working on climate change and renewable energy. It is also part of WWF Asia's "Our Power" campaign, which looks to promote democratization in the electricity sector.

Created in 1996, WWF-Brazil is an non-governmental organization dedicated to conserving nature, with the objective of harmonizing human activity with that of conserving biodiversity and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources in Brazil.