Strategic National Energy Plan (SNEP) for the period 2006 – 2020. Country/Territory Ghana Document type Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Sustainable development Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Research Protection of environment Governance Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Entry into force notes 2006 - 2020. Abstract This Strategic National Energy Plan is a nationwide sectoral document aiming at contributing to the development of a sound energy market that would provide sufficient, viable and efficient energy services for Ghana’s economic development through the formulation of a comprehensive plan that will identify the optimal path for the development, utilisation and efficient management of the available energy resources. To tap the available energy sources and resources economically and timely to ensure a secured and adequate energy supply for sustainable present and future economic growth, the SNEP set out the following specific objectives (i) establish an effective national infrastructure for energy planning; and (ii) create a consensus reference framework for the development of the energy sector. Full text English Website www.ndpc.gov.gh