SE4ALL is lacking a framework which needs to be backed up by a strategic plan. No standard for renewable energies (except for Solar) limits the financing component. There is need to redefine the methodology of engagement of civil society. is an opportunity to engage the wider civil society sector. resources and climate change issues; Ministry of and environment; Uganda national bureau of standards; Donors – UNDP, WB, GIZ, HIVOS; Research institutions; Key financial institutions; Formal and informal energy entrepreneurs, such as retailers and jua kali people; Energy associations and networks. National Situation - Tanzania IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED MOMENTS FOR INFLUENCE MAIN STAKEHOLDERS Need to increased awareness of SE4ALL – even some members of the government aren’t aware of it. Key stakeholders need to be brought into the process Country Action Plan (CAP) – the gap analysis needs to be completed and the government needs to own it. Implementation of the CAP Important to involve the local private sector. Preparation of the gap analysis Preparation of the CAP Review of the new Energy Policy, Strategy, Legislation Government Civil society – from diverse backgrounds Private Sector Multi-lateral and bilateral organizations Consumer federations
National Action Plan - Kenya Goal Delivery of sustainable energy to the poor in Kenya in line with the SE4ALL global initiative Objectives To strengthen CSO in to actively participate and influence policy planning and implementation on SE4ALL Coordinate lobby actions between CSOs at the county and national levels to advocate for sustainable energy Activities Identify ongoing national government processes GAP analysis ; NIP; National energy policy and Bill; ongoing petroleum/geothermal/wind exploratory activities; CC Action plan & Act; incorporate energy within the new political dispensation at the national & county levels (after March 2013); influence tax regimes and budgeting on RE in the Treasury Conduct a scoping study Identify key events (MOE GAP analysis process Nov 2012) Identify key policy makers (PANERREC) Agree on how we engage Identify who does what and when National workshop for CSO: Preparatory Activities (1 month), Nov 2012 Identify key CSO actors ensuring adequate county and sectoral representation Review SEFA commitments in SSA & EA and identify opportunities for influencing resource allocation awareness creation Developing synergies between various programmes Review Country Profiles to: Analyze national energy targets from renewable energy that will meet pro-poor needs
access programs are meeting the needs of the poorest people in their countries. Harness each other’s strengths in order to have the greatest impact. There will be disappointments, but you need to get up, get up and try again! In reviewing the workshop objectives it was agreed that they had all been met. Conclusions and recommendations Different countries in the East Africa sub-region are at different stages of executing the SE4ALL roadmap. But there seems to be desire by countries in the region to move together as East African group. This dictates that Civil Society improves its own coordinated action within the East African sub-region. The environment and capacity of CSOs to engage with the other two SE4ALL ‘pillars’ varies across countries but opportunities exist in each country and within the region if CSOs are ready to take them. While the need for funding for governments is recognised, CSO participation is not cost free and also needs to be supported. It is generally accepted that if SE4ALL is to be realised CSOs must champion opportunities for the poor since energy is the catalyst/foundation for meeting all MDGs. There is need to establish a new energy narrative reflected in the definition and delivery of energy at country level. Civil society has a role to play in establishing this new narrative, one which recognizes the full range of services which poor people want, need and have a right to. In different countries, emphasis is on different aspects of energy. For example, in Uganda it is in oil, in Kenya oil and geothermal, while in Tanzania it is on gas. A lot of emphasis is on national grid whereas the poor are off those grids. Energy for the poor is largely focused on lighting to the disregard of other needs such as cooking. In countries such as Uganda, there are no standards for renewable energy except for solar power, making it extra difficult to attract the needed investment.
Programme Regional Workshop: Catalyzing Civil Society Action to Deliver Sustainable Energy For All 25-26 October 2012,Silver Springs Nairobi DAY ONE – SE4ALL at global, regional and national Time Activity Person to present 08:30 – 08:45 Opening (welcome, objectives workshop, cooperation and PA) EcoMatser (HIVOS) 08:45 - 09.00 Introductions All 09:00 –09:45 Introduction to and overview of SE4ALL process - from a Civil Society perspective Grace Mukasa (Practical Action) 09:45 – 10.00 Q&A All 10:00 – 10:30 Health Break 10:30 – 10:50 Update on SE4ALL process in Kenya Mr John Maina (Ministry of Energy)
James Wakaba GVEP Kenya John Maina SCODE Guy Dekelver SNV Kenya Agnes Akithikii Cafod Kenya Andrew Amadi KCCWG Kenya Hiwote Teshome Practical Action Rwanda Christine Namuwonge Safer Rwanda Rwanda EdouardMunyamaliza Rwanda CSOPlatform Rwanda rwandacsplatform@gmail.com Catherine Uwamariya World Vision Rwanda Jean B Ntahompagaze Vi Agroforestry Rwanda jbaptistentaho@yahoo.fr Grace Mukasa Practical Action Kenya Paul Chege Practical Action Kenya Lydia Muchiri Practical Action Kenya Edwina Practical Action Hannah Wanjiru Practical Action Kenya
Emmanuel Cyoy Practical Action Kenya Kennedy Mayende Practical Action Kenya Tameezan Wa Gathui Practical Action Kenya Eco Matser Hivos Netherlands Sophia Kagendo Hivos Kenya Samuel Ndonga Hivos Kenya WinestoneShivachi Hivos Kenya Warren Nyamugasira Facilitator Uganda John Ministry of Energy Kenya Dickson V. Kisua Ministry of Energy Kenya Edwin I. Nateminya UNDP Kenya Timothy Ranja UNDP Kenya Agatha Ngotho STAR Kenya