This paper is prepared by the OECD Secretariat in order to facilitate the discussion at the International Conference on "Unlocking private finance for green investments" which will take place on 29-30 June 2017 in Brussels. The main objective of the Conference is to take stock of recent initiatives, policy developments and financial vehicles in the six Eastern Neighbourhood Partner countries and Central Asia1 that support government efforts to shift towards a greener and more energy efficient path of economic development.