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Analysis of 111 requests shows that only 34% resulted in a full release of information, and only 21% were responded to within the statutory 30-day timeframe. The report highlights a particular lack of awareness and accountability within the private sector and argues that the absence of an independent Information Commissioner makes legal recourse too expensive for most civil society organisations. 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It argues that the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is an unsustainable model for these projects due to low carbon prices and dispersed savings. Instead, the author proposes 'Direct Support' mechanisms—including framework support for government institutions, project support for developers, and micro-finance/insurance models for homeowners—to provide upfront capital and capacity building. 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