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How the IEA maintains efficiency and excellence in energy market analysis
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is key to global energy analysis, with its flagship publication, the World Energy Outlook, setting the standard for market insights. To manage the extensive peer review process for these critical reports, the IEA turned to Ideagen PleaseReview for a more efficient solution.
Enhanced control and transparency

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days saved per review cycle
1,200+
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Ideagen PleaseReview
Enables secure real-time document review, co-authoring and redaction in order to shorten the document review process by up to 65%.
Learn moreThe challenge
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is dedicated to promoting reliable, clean, and affordable energy across 29 member countries. Its flagship publication, World Energy Outlook, is recognized as the gold standard for energy market analysis, but the peer review process that underpins the accuracy of this report was a major challenge.
The IEA faced significant inefficiencies in managing the review process of the World Energy Outlook. Each year, about 400 reviewers would submit feedback in different formats, causing difficulties in consolidating and tracking comments. The manual process led to wasted time and made it hard to ensure consistency across the feedback provided.
- Over 1,200 comments had to be processed for each review cycle.
- Separate reviews were difficult to track, slowing down the process.
- The team had limited time to consolidate and incorporate feedback before final publication.
The solution
Seeking to improve the peer review process, the IEA adopted Ideagen PleaseReview to streamline their document reviews and ensure transparency and control throughout the process. The software's user-friendly interface and reporting capabilities made it an ideal fit for their needs.
- The solution allowed for systematic and methodical reviews, enhancing feedback consolidation.
- Ideagen PleaseReview improved communication with reviewers by providing a clear, centralized platform.
- The software's ability to manage large review teams and cross-functional feedback made it essential for managing complex reports.
We receive about 1,200 comments for the draft report, and Ideagen PleaseReview lets us see all the consolidated comments in less than a minute. We save a lot of time.
Heymi Bahar, Renewable Energy Markets Analyst, IEA
The implementation
The introduction of Ideagen PleaseReview into the IEA’s peer review process transformed their ability to manage large-scale, multi-stakeholder reviews. The World Energy Outlook now undergoes a faster, more organized review cycle, with real-time visibility into reviewer comments.
- The IEA now processes over 1,200 comments in minutes, down from days, significantly accelerating review cycles.
- Real-time updates and streamlined processes enabled staff to focus on critical feedback, improving the overall quality of the report.
- The audit trail feature ensures all changes and feedback are traceable, reducing the risk of missed or overlooked revisions.
The outcome
With Ideagen PleaseReview, the IEA has significantly enhanced its peer review process. Faster review times, better tracking of comments and increased control over feedback have allowed the IEA to maintain its "gold standard" in energy market analysis:
- Reduced review time, saving three full days per review cycle for a five-person team.
- Efficiently processed over 1,200 comments, ensuring timely feedback incorporation.
- Enabled better control over the peer review process with traceable feedback and real-time updates.
Ideagen PleaseReview
Enables secure real-time document review, co-authoring and redaction in order to shorten the document review process by up to 65%.
Learn moreAbout the International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an international organization established in the 1970s, promoting reliable, clean, and affordable energy for its member countries. With a reputation for analytical excellence, its flagship publication, the World Energy Outlook, is the industry benchmark for global energy insights.

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