The objective of the panel is to enlighten and inspire the audience to embark on the initial stages of conceptualization and financing energy efficiency (EE) measures for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the residential sector at the local level. UNDP will present the outcomes/success stories of its previous projects and elucidate the challenges encountered in financing EE measures. GIZ will outline its forthcoming activities in implementing EE measures in the residential sector.