South Korea: Promoting solar powered housing

In 2006 South Korean government agreed to help finance the redesign of over 2000 homes to use solar eneregy as part of an effort to promote renewable energy. Homeowners will be compensated for 70% of the construction costs. In 2005, 907 homes were renovated.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Funding Information: 42.6 billion won for 2006

Philippines: Investment Priorities Plan (IPP)

This plan outlines the sectors in which the Filipino government is actively promoting investment with incentives and a favorable regulatory framework. Activities promoted include the development of alternative energy sources and natural gas resources, as well as, for example, manufacturing items for export and building housing developments.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Costa Rica: Urban Planning Law

This law regulates the country’s housing and urbanization policies. It also establishes the National Plan for Urban Development, the Municipal Zoning Plans, Urban Planning, and Land Use. This Law prohibits land-planning schemes that do not follow the proscribed zoning regulations.

Date Implemented: 1968

Status: In Force; Mandatory