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kEy ELEMENTS OF SuCCESSFuL gEOThErMAL dEvELOPMENT.
The existence of exploitable geothermal 
potential in the country, while essential, is only a prerequisite for a successful geothermal development 
effort. There are four key elements supporting such an effort: 
• 
availability of sufficiently accurate geothermal resource data and other relevant information; 
• 
effective and dedicated institutions; 
• 
supportive policies and regulations; and
• 
access to suitable financing for the project developer.