Capacity Enhancement and Mobilisation Action (CEMA) for the Africa EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) Gordon A. Mackenzie UNEP Risø Centre, Denmark

2 Contents of presentation The AEEP o Purpose o EU instruments to support energy development o ACP-EU Energy Facility II CEMA o Background o Capacity building or enhancement? o Status o Needs Assessment o KIBESA – knowledge and information system

3 The AEEP and CEMA Note: UNEP and URC are not responsible for the AEEP The AEEP is a large, politically initiated action which is being developed by the European Commission and the African Union Commission, with participation of a number of European and African countries at high level. The CEMA is an initiative to assist the African stakeholders in taking part in the AEEP and getting full advantage.

4 The AEEP: will strengthen the existing Africa-EU dialogue on access to energy and energy security, at local, national, regional, continental and global levels. aims at mobilising increased financial, technical and human resources in support of Africa's energy development, scaling up European and African investments in energy infrastructure and in energy interconnections within Africa and between Africa and the EU. promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency, improving the management of energy resources, and mainstreaming CC into development cooperation.

5 Current trends in partner regions Policy and planning documents Major infrastructure investments, regional integration Energy access programmes Access to renewable energy technologies and other clean, efficient, energy technologies is being developed and disseminated in both Europe and Africa. Many investors attracted to Bioenergy in the effort to identify clean and sustainable alternative energy sources for European and African consumers in rural and urban settings

6 Gap between actions and objectives Adequate energy resources exist, but investment in energy production and energy transport infrastructure is inadequate Diversification of energy sources is not proceeding adequately Safe and sustainable cooking energy is lacking for the majority of Africans Access to modern energy services is not growing rapidly enough to power achievement of the MDGs, notably in many countries in Africa

7 Priority actions for the short, medium and long term The AEEP aims to mobilise new resources, and improve synergy and coordination among existing activities, in view of attaining the Partnership objectives In the short term, flexible EU financial instruments (Infrastructure Trust Fund, Energy Facility, bi-lateral cooperation for which the modalities of application can be determined in the near term), and political support by public authorities. (more later on the Energy Facility) In the medium and long term, the Partnership will aim to attract increased flows of public resources

8 Mobilising additional resources and support for access to energy services o Encourage African countries and regions to sustain and strengthen efforts to create adequate political and regulatory frameworks to achieve energy access goals expressed in REC White Papers and national energy access strategies. o Increase EC support to energy access programmes, e.g. the new Energy Facility (200M€), launch on 4 November 2009 o EU bi-lateral actions in the field of access will be strengthened and replicated Priority actions (continued)

9 Priority actions Regional integration of energy systems and markets Developing energy interconnections between Africa and Europe Promoting an enabling environment for scaling up investments and mobilising private capital Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Reduction of gas flaring and venting Developing institutional and technical capacity of the AUC, of RECs, of national authorities and of energy operators Political and technical dialogue, contacts and exchanges

EU Instruments for Support in Energy Sector Energy Facility o EF I – launched 19 June 2006 o EF II - launched 4 November 2009 Partnership Dialogue Facility (PDF) Infrastructure Trust Fund EIB investment facility Bilateral programmes of some Member States

11 Energy Facility II LAUNCHING OF THE 2ND ACP-EU ENERGY FACILITY! The funding proposal for a 2nd Energy Facility, worth € 200M, was submitted to the EU Member States at the EDF Committee end of October for their final approval. A new Call for proposals of the ACP-EU Energy Facility will be launched in early November 2009, after the Energy Facility II is adopted by the EDF Committee. You will find in this newsletter some preliminary information about this Call.

12 Energy Facility website cooperation/energy/ cooperation/energy/ Newsletter: cooperation/energy/documents/newsletter/newsletter _august_september_en.pdf cooperation/energy/documents/newsletter/newsletter _august_september_en.pdf

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15 Focus

16 Main Principles

17 2 step process: 1. Concept Note 2. Full Proposal

18 Target areas Potential Applicants & Partners

19 Time Schedule – 2 calls

20 Maximum contribution 75% need for co-financing

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22 EUEI-UNEP Capacity Enhancement and Mobilisation Action for Energy in Africa CEMA

23 Background UNEP/UNEP Risø Centre invited to develop a proposal to support EUEI in connection with Africa-EU Energy partnership Enhance capacity of African institutions and stakeholders to participate in the dialogue CEMA project funded by EC programme ENRTP 4 years, €1.6 million Start January 2009

24 CEMA objectives Overall objectives (identical to those of the AEEP): Effective Africa-EU dialogue on energy access and energy security; Improved access to reliable, secure, affordable, climate friendly and sustainable energy services for both continents; Increased European and African investments in energy infrastructure in Africa, including promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Specific objectives of CEMA Strengthened capacity of African regional and national institutions, mobilising and utilising existing expertise, in areas that underpin sound and appropriate energy policies and interventions, in particular participation in dialogue with development partners including EC and EU Member States. Improved capacity of key African energy stakeholders to mobilise financing for energy investments, including the financing opportunities associated with the AEEP.

25 Capacity building? Definitions from Wikipedia assistance which is provided to entities which have a need to develop a certain skill or competence, or for general upgrading of performance ability. Most capacity is built by societies themselves, sometimes in the public, sometimes in the non-governmental and sometimes in the private sector. Many international organizations, often of the UN-family, have provided capacity building as a part of their programmes of technical cooperation with their member countries.

26 What’s in a word? Capacity building Capacity development Capacity enhancement Starting from scratch the central purpose of technical cooperation in the 1990s. Building on what’s there already and making it even better

27 Capacity Enhancement in CEMA? Helping African countries to make the most of the EU support in the energy sector – the AEEP Developing policy Identifying options for implementation Emulating success in other countries Accessing support from EC instruments and member states (bilateral) Enhanced capacity - better use of the existing skills and experience

28 Capacity Mobilisation? Recognising the existing expertise, experience, capacity How can we put it into action? Facilitating contacts between researchers, consultants and government Awareness raising Catalytic workshops Translation of knowledge

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32 CEMA outputs 1. Action Programme: o needs assessment o capabilities, capacities, limitations and constraints of national and regional energy-sector institutions, specifically related to energy security and energy access o how to address these needs over the project period. 2. Synthesis and Analytical Reports on central issues related to the Immediate Objective and the expected AEEP Outcomes 3. Database of Projects, Programmes and Policies in Africa, focussing on improved access to and security of energy services to private, public and commercial consumers. 4. Targeted Workshops and Seminars for key issues related to the AEEP Outcomes, incorporating policy dialogues. 5. Specific Capacity Building and Enhancement, working in partnership with African institutions and stakeholders on key activities. 6. Follow-up actions related to 5: action and implementation plans, funding schemes and project proposals. These actions will be driven by demand!

33 Database of Projects, Programmes and Policies in Africa: focussing on improved access to and security of energy services to private, public and commercial consumers. More than a database Web-based information tool Up-to-date info on projects, programmes and policies KIBESA – Knowledge & Information Base for Energy Solutions in Africa

34 From Needs to Actions …….. What are the perceived needs for: o Capacity enhancement? o Capacity mobilisation? o Special studies and assistance? o Facilitating or recommending support from EU instruments such as the Energy facility, PDF?

35 Programme for rest of this session Presentation of Needs Assessment from 5 Regional Contact Points to feed into Work Plan of Activities. Needs Assessment presentations – South to North Discussion on needs for Capacity Needs in ECOWAS region (Anglophone countries)

36 Discussion On the basis of these presentations from North, South, East, West and Centreal …… How do the identified needs correspond to your perception and experience? Can you supplement the Needs Assessment? How can CEMA contribute in your countries and regional organisations? What are your needs for information on energy options, cooperation, best practices? Are you considering the Energy Facility?

37 Thank you for your attention!