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RURAL ENERGY PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (REPEM) TRAINING COURSE REPORT 23 rd September – 12 th October, 2007 MANICALAND PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE COMPILED BY AFRICAN PRIDE CONSULTANCY SERVICES Sithembile Nyoni Sithembile Nyoni Sithembile Nyoni Sithembile Nyoni-Mpofu Mpofu Mpofu Mpofu Lamiel BK Ph Lamiel BK Ph Lamiel BK Ph Lamiel BK Phiri iri iri iri Edited By: Practical Action Southern Africa October 2007
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RURAL ENERGY PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (REPEM)

TRAINING COURSE REPORT 23rd September – 12th October, 2007

MANICALAND PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE

COMPILED BY AFRICAN PRIDE CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Sithembile NyoniSithembile NyoniSithembile NyoniSithembile Nyoni----MpofuMpofuMpofuMpofu Lamiel BK PhLamiel BK PhLamiel BK PhLamiel BK Phiriiriiriiri

Edited By:

Practical Action Southern Africa October 2007

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Contents Table

SECTION I INTRODUCTION TO SADC REPEM Lasten) ................................. 4

SECTION II INTRODUCTION TO THIS COURSE............................................. 4

SECTION III COURSE OBJECTIVES ................................................................... 5

Aim and Objectives......................................................................................................... 5

SECTION IV PARTICIPANTS STATISTICS ......................................................... 6

Participants Profile.......................................................................................................... 6

Gender Disaggregated Profile of Course Participation at Course Inception and end of

course .............................................................................................................................. 7

Participants Knowledge Levels at Course Inception ...................................................... 7

REP & EM Participants Knowledge Levels .................................................................... 7

Topic ................................................................................................................................ 7

Participants’ Expectations............................................................................................... 8

Facilitation ...................................................................................................................... 8

SECTION VI COURSE DIRECTOR’S EVALUATION ....................................... 11

Workshop Evaluation.................................................................................................... 11

Module 1 Introduction and Over-view...................................................................... 12

Module II Data Collection and Survey methods.................................................... 13

Module III Energy Planning ......................................................................................... 13

Module IV Environmental Management ...................................................................... 13

Module V Energy and Environment Policy Institution ................................................ 13

Field Trips..................................................................................................................... 14

SECTION VII CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS’.......................... 16

i) Pre-course Preparations ............................................................................................. 16

Course Content and Delivery........................................................................................ 16

i) Overall comments ................................................................................................. 16

ii) Module specific recommendations ....................................................................... 16

ii) Post Course Follow-up.......................................................................................... 18

APPENDIX COURSE TIME TABLE ......................................................................... 19

APPENDIX LISR OF PARTICIPANTS AND ADDRESSES .................................... 19

ATTENDANCE REGISTER........................................................................................ 19

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1. Introduction to the SADC REPEM program 2. Introduction to this

course 3. Course objectives 4. Participant statitsics (Numbers,

country, gender, sector, qualifications, etc.) 5. Participant Course

evaluation (statistics, etc.) 6. Course Director's evaluation of the

course 6. Conclusions 7. Appendix Course Time table 8. Appendix List of

participants and addresses

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SECTION I INTRODUCTION TO SADC REPEM

The SADC REPEM course is a regional training course aimed at building the capacity for

decision makers, planners and development workers with a rural development focus

within the region. It has been recognised that one of the main barriers in developing the

rural energy sector has been lack of capacity and thus this course was tailor made to

specifically address this gap.

The challenges facing the rural energy sector in the SADC region is the high poverty

levels and low access levels to modern and affordable sources of energy. Thus the

majority of the population has been relegated to the continuous use of firewood.

Currently biomass fuels dominate the energy balance of all the member states of SADC.

Over 80% of the population rely on biomass and there are signs that in some countries the

percentage use is increasing and not decreasing (e.g. in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia,

Mozambique and Zimbabwe), which has been attributed to the decline in purchasing

power of the people. The region has one of the lowest levels of consumption of

commercial energy in the world.

Despite all the above challenges, the SADC region has an enormous energy potential,

especially in coal, oil and hydro. These resources are poorly and unevenly developed,

hydro in particular has suffered from a lack of inputs. There continues to be a

dependency on imported oil and on imported capital. Hence there is a need for energy

planning in SADC to place more emphasis on demand side issues as well as giving

special attention to rural energy planning and environmental management. The need

for special consideration for rural energy planning and environmental management as a

specific component within national energy planning is quite critical and forms the basis

of justification for this course.

SECTION II INTRODUCTION TO THIS COURSE

The training course is split into sub modules that interlink with each other. These

modules gave both theoretical and practical demonstrations using cases from Southern

Africa. The following constituted the main topics of the document.

1. Gender and Energy

2. Rural energy technology assessment

3. Dissemination strategies for renewable energy technologies

4. Rural Energy Policy Issues

5. Institutional Aspects of Rural Energy Planning

6. Data Survey Methods

7. Biomass Energy Resource Assessment

8. Non Biomass Energy Resource Assessment

9. Application of Computerised Energy Planning Systems

The course was delivered over a 3 week period and it included class presentations and

field visits to consolifate the theoretical learning. Facilitators were rotaed to enrich the

presentation and

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SECTION III COURSE OBJECTIVES

Aim and Objectives

The overall course was to strengthen the capability for effective rural enery planning and environmental management is the SADC region. The main theme of the course was ‘Integrated Rural Development and Rural Energy and Environment in the Context of Sustainable Development’. At the end of the planned three week course it was expected that the participants would have gained a general understanding of the concepts and practices in the application of techniques relevant to: • Basic energy principles • Characteristics of different energy technologies and their appropriateness for different scenarios • Gender aspects of rural energy use and environmneta; practices currently found in SADC countries • Data requirements • Environmnetal management and environmental impact assessment • Project Planning, Monitoring and evaluation • Energy policy and sustainable development. The course was targeted at decision makers, planners and managers involved in rural energy planning and environmental management from government, NGOs and the private sector in the Zimbabwe (and SADC region). Relevant areas included energy, environment, agriculture, rural development, planning, natural resources and forestry. The participants were expected to return to their respective workplaces and be able to apply the knowledge and skills gained in their work.

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SECTION IV PARTICIPANTS STATISTICS

Participants Profile Name Sex Position Highest Qualification

1. Chuma Teukai

Nyasha

Male Researcher Honours Degree in Applied

Science

2. Joseph Hwani Male MScRE Student BScEd (Physics)

3. Moffat Kayembe Male Programme Officer (FCSL) Bachelors Degree

(Agriculture)

4. Clayton Zazu Male Coordinator – Research &

Development

MED in Environmental

Education

5. Farai Chabaya Male Intern MSc in Renewable Energy

Engineering

6. Jose Fernandes

Quilhas

Male Chief of Department Electrotecnition

7. Henure Mudoro

Matene

Male Electrotecnician Electrotecnition

8. Benny Ndonyo Male Treasurer Diploma in Accounting

9. Jonathan Chaniwa Male Accounts Advisor BAcc Honours

10. Chris Garikai Munyanyi

Male Town Planning Officer BSc Honours in Rural and

Urban Planning

11. Ngoma Joseph

Tembo

Male Deputy Head Primary Teachers Diploma

12. Lilian Chimphepo Female Environmental Officer MScE

13. Mungomezi Tatenda Female Provincial Head MBA Public Management

14. Patience Chabva Female CPEO Masters in Policy Studies

15. Chamisa Ulilia Female Food Security Monitor BSc Honours in Geography

and Environmental Studies

16. Hazel Vimbai

Sethaunyane

Female Livestock Project

Coordinator

BSc Agriculture (Animal

Science)

17. Joanne Rhoades Female Human Capital

Management Advisor

BCom (Politics &

Economics Majors)

18. Tafadzwa Chanyowedza

Female Management Advisor BA Psychology

19. Moyo Christinah Female Lecturer MSc Renewable Energy

20. Farida Uys Female TAS Advisor BA General

Team of facilitators had 2 female and 4 male facilitators. The participants were drawn

from government, parastatals, private sector, parastatals/ state university, and NGOS. Six

participants were drawn from the region, with two (2) participants from each country;

Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. During the first week of the workshop 7 female

participants as well as 9 males were present. By the end of week and workshop there

were 11 male and 9 female participants.

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Gender Disaggregated Profile of Course Participation at Course Inception and end

of course

Participants by Sector Male Female Total

Private Sector 2 3 5

Parastatal 1 2 3

Government 5 1 6

NGO 3 3 6

Total 11 9 20

Facilitators Male Female Total

Resource Persons 4 2 6

Support Staff 1 1

Total 4 3 7

Participants Knowledge Levels at Course Inception

At the beginning of the training course participants’ proficiency/exposure profile shows

an increased awareness and knowledge in gender, environmental impact assessment and

management, energy issues in general, climate change and renewable energy

technologies.

On the other hand the participants had less exposure to rural energy planning, Non-

biomass resource assessment, institutional aspects of both environmental management

and rural energy planning. Close to 50% of the participants also have had limited

exposure to environmental economics.

REP & EM Participants Knowledge Levels

Topic Total No Knowledgeable New Area

"Yes" % "No" %

Energy Planning (REP) 17 3 18 14 82

Environmental Management 17 10 59 7 41

Gender 17 14 82 3 18

Data Needs and Surveys for REP and EM 17 5 29 12 71

Biomass Energy Resource Assessment 17 6 35 11 65

Non-Biomass Energy Resource Assessment 17 2 12 16 94

Energy 17 11 65 6 35

Environmental Impact Assessment 17 11 65 6 35

Environmental Economics 17 9 53 8 47

Institutional Aspects of Environmental Management 17 6 35 11 65

Rural Energy Policy Issues 17 5 29 12 71

National Environmental Action Plan 17 5 29 12 71

Institutional Aspects of Rural Energy Planning 17 2 12 15 88

Climate Change 17 12 71 5 29

Renewable Energy Technologies 17 12 71 5 29

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Participants’ Expectations

Participants’ expectations can be summed as:

• Would like to learn more and learn all that the course has to offer.

• Need for aspects about practical aspects of the topics

• Enhance knowledge in the work that is currently being carried out.

• Participate, learn and contribute.

• Need more knowledge that can help to influence national policy matters.

• Opportunity for breaking into a new business sectors hence the need to learn from

scratch.

Facilitation

The learning environment was facilitated by several resource persons with varied

backgrounds namely, research and teaching, energy and environment project planning,

implementation and management; technical experience in engineering and designing,

policy, and dissemination.

Facilitation methods used include the following: lectures, video clips, photo-galleries,

power point presentations, group discussions, plenary discussions, case studies, and field

visits. Great efforts were made to draw on the country specific input so as to capitalise on

the rich experience from the SADC region.

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SECTION V PARTICIPANTS COURSE EVALUATION

1) Venue Change

The participants enjoyed movement to three venues, inspite of the hustles of

packing and repacking. Rhodes Inyanga had the overall best facilities, whilst

the Holiday in had highly rated accommodation facility, but had the least

rating for the conference facility. Mount view conference facilities were

satisfactory, but accommodation and meals received the least rating of the

three facilities. However having stayed at the least rated venue at the

beginning created a sense of gradual change for the better.

2) Timing of Course

All the participants found the timing good. Springtime was best timing with

little rain and more severe cold spells. This enabled participants to deliberate

without the external challenges of fatigue due to high temperatures.

3) Duration

There were a mixed responses, with three weeks being deemed adequate,

though some participants felt the course could be reduced to two weeks or two

and half weeks.

4) Group dynamics and participants mix

The participants expressed overall satisfaction at the range and gender mix of

the group. However there were some disappointments that there was no

representation from the electricity utility subsidiaries and neither from the

Ministry of Mines. There was an expectation for more regional representation,

though it was explained that this was initially a Zimbabwe country initiative

that also brought in Practical Action’s regional partners.

One organisation had four participants two of whom were self-sponsored.

There were sentiments that this was an over-representation.

Participants contributed to energisers and this brought in variety.

5) Facilitation

The participants were overall satisfied with the competence of the facilitators.

The participants enjoyed the variety.

6) Course Content

Feed back on the course content was that it measured to expectations, as well

as helped to bring in more new knowledge. Highlights for most participants

were the field visits.

7) Follow-up to course

Participants were keen on going back to put into practice what they had learnt,

by looking for opportunities to influence policy by ensuring that the rural

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energy planning component/element is factored in planning, environmental

impacts of all developments are positive and that gender equity is central in

the transformation processes.

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SECTION VI COURSE DIRECTOR’S EVALUATION

Pre-workshop preparations

Much care was taken to select and plan for the course by Practical Action. However the

final week preparations had some hiccups some owing to the harsh operational

environment in which there are challenges faced by service provides. A pre-visit to the

course venues would have been helpful in helping to match the marketed services and

actual service delivery. For instance a venue may offer photocopying facilities but the

quality may be bad. The same with access to Internet: in one venue it was very slow and

eventually not used by the team members.

A physical check using field staff or other contact in the regions may go along way in

helping to plan effectively.

Workshop Evaluation

i) Supplies: food and fuel shortages and power-cuts

All the hotels stretched themselves to ensure that the course participants were well

catered for inspite of food and fuel shortages, as well as electricity cuts. Rhodes Inyanga

had electricity cuts nearly daily, but it proved to be the best venue all-round (learning

environment, food and recreation).

i) Venue Changes

Venue change proved to be a great energiser: It brought an element of change and

expectation that proved to be critical in keeping the group together. Eastern Highlands

was a good region to host the course: though the first two days were very hot, later on it

was cool. It was easier to keep group alert and better motivated in cooler conditions,

though some had to purchase warm clothing to keep them comfortable. The lager number

of participants was from outside Mutate, hence they would not be tempted to return to

their offices, as was the case with a Mutate based participant who had to be called away

on pressing duty.

ii) Timing of Course

Good timing in the neural calendar, since most organisations still had some months to go

before year-end, hence there was less of year-end pressure.

iii) Duration

Three weeks were initially seemingly long, but later on the duration was sufficient.

However, weekends need to be kept free as much as possible to give people at least one

day for themselves.

iv) Group dynamics and participants mix

The group had a wide mix of experts and therefore it kept all the facilitators on their toes.

Initially there was impatience when the “new comers: in REP and EM made comments,

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but through encouragement to adhere to set ground roles of mutual respect, the group

became more accommodating.

By the end of the course, participants could also critique each other but still maintain

amiable relations.

v) Facilitation

All selected facilitators were knowledgeable in their areas of presentation. Furthermore

they were able to adapt to the various learning environments. For hindrance when LCD

equipment was not available, or laptop would not work, they would use the next possible

facilitation tool. When electricity was available during daytime, outdoor sessions with

group discussions and plenary feedback became the most practical facilitation mode.

Facilitation styles used included a combination of several of these: plenary discussions,

lecturing, group discussions (groups were changed frequently), power point

presentations, reading from scripts, review of electronic documents, participants’

individual presentation from a given discipline or country specific experiences, as well as

video presentation. More of the later could have been inbuilt into the workshop.

There was tendency however for each facilitator to lean towards the style that best suits

their disposition. However caution must be taken not to over use given facilitation style.

Facilitators were understanding of limitations that were beyond the course organisers and

hosts.

Submission of adaptations to course materials would have been better done prior to the

course. However in almost all cases changes were made during the course of delivery.

The interwoven of the three components of the course: rural energy planning,

environmental management and gender analysis, proved an empowering approach. The

gender question was raised with nearly every presentation made given that most

facilitators were authorities in their assigned topics but had limited application of gender

concepts in their presentations.

Course facilitators were also very careful not to make presentations very technical given

that the larger spectrum of the participants can from a none-technical back-ground. The

technical aspects were simplied to the lowest possible level to ensure that the participants

were able to grasps the most basic concepts.

vi) Course Content

Material supplied in the modules is solid material that covers the course content well.

The areas that require more input are; gender component, case studies of RETS, and

Audio-video materials.

Module 1 Introduction and Over-view

The module is comprehensive, and will be greatly enriched by six monthly up-dates to

ensure that the data given is relevant. The time allocation for “gender and energy” is

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limited and should be increased to two and half hours (2½ hrs) so as to effectively cover

the concepts, as well increase gender appreciation by reference to none

gender/environment application. Presentation on a ‘gender” needs to be multi-sectoral.

UNDP’s Human Development Reports can form a good basis of drawing on global

gender indicators.

Further to mainstreaming gender, on the overall, the course material does not link itself

with HIV/AIDS, which is part of the bioenvironmental factors that is one of the sub-

Saharan challenges.

The module also addresses energy in relation to development, however no effort has been

made to equate/ link with Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The introductory

module thus needs to contextualise the development within the universal development

framework so as to set the stage for the policy and institutional framework deliberations.

Module II Data Collection and Survey methods

The module covers data collection and survey methods from the very basic concepts and

the knowledge levels to the sophisticated application of statistical models. The module

caters very well for participants who may not have had prior exposure to data collection.

Module content is easily adaptable for group work.

Module III Energy Planning

The module is well packaged and makes a concerted effort to simplify technical concepts

to enable the least technically inclined participants to understand the energy conversion

principles. The visual presentations in the form of illustrations and photographic and

video images have a positive demonstrative effect. However, there is room to improve on

the range, geographic coverage, as well as picture quality.

Furthermore, the module serves to introduce the concepts and demonstrate application.

For technologies that have been implemented, a resource guide will greatly help the

inquisitive student, particularly by drawing on lessons learnt and avoiding the unwanted

learning from mistakes.

Module IV Environmental Management

Module is detailed in its treatment of environmental issues with a stronger bias to

land/water and biosphere issues and relatively less on climate change. The module

material is highly adaptable to group work by following the various stages of

Environmental impact assessment. A field trip similar to the mini-hydro power would

enhance the learning process if it were carried out three quarter way of the module. The

tail end field visit came after several assimilation of hypothetical situations, which could

have been eliminated had the visit been done earlier.

Module V Energy and Environment Policy Institution

Module unpacks the policy and institutional framework for both energy planning and

environmental management. The Zimbabwean experience offered many practical lessons,

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which other countries could also relate. Regional has similar institutional development in

the sector. The module has room for critique of existing policies or for drafting new ones

for countries that do not have them.

Field Trips

a) The Temaruru Field Visit

The visit was to a site that houses a wind powered electrification plant, which

unfortunately was not fully functional due to various factors. That was a blessing in

disguise as it helped participants to have an opportunity to look at the sustainability

aspect of energy programmes with a more serious intent.

Project Location: Rusape in the Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. It was just a few

hours drive from Rhodes Nyanga Hotel the second course venue.

The Project: A Wind Powered Electrification Plant. The plant was funded by GZT and

when they pulled out it was left to the community to manage and sustain the project. 7

shops, 1 school and a clinic benefited from the electricity generated by the plant

Overview of the observations: A lot of knowledge and resources i.e. human and

material had been invested into the project only to see it at the verge of collapse after 7

years of operation.

Field Visit Relevance: Participants had an opportunity to use an observed rather

documented case study for their practical analysis on Project Cycle/Results Based

Monitoring & Evaluation and the impact was great. This was evidenced by their reports

on how best the project could have been planned for; and how it could still be sustained.

Excellent recommendations came out of the group discussions, which could help revive

the project and give it a new lease of life i.e. if funding for the process could be secured.

(See Appendix 4 for the Hypothetical Result Chain for the Temaruru Village Wind

Powered Electrification Project.)

Recommendations:

• The objectives of the visit were not fully realised because the visit came on a

Sunday and therefore it was not possible to interview most beneficiaries of the

project, especially those who were involved at planning, inception and handover

stages of the project.

• Drawing up of areas of observation, types of questions to ask and a pre-visit

discussion would help participants focus on course relevant observations and

interviews.

• A write up of the initial project proposal, funding information and evaluation

reports for the first three years would also help participants to have objective

evaluation and use the lessons learnt to evaluate similar energy projects in their

various areas of operation in their respective countries.

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b) Nyafaru Field Visit

Project Location: Nyanga North

The Project: Mini-hydro project established in 1988

Overview of the observations: A practical demonstration of how carefully engineered

project that has been operational for years continues to have an impact to the community.

Field Visit Relevance: The field visit was relevant since the main focus was that of

conducting an Environmental Impact Study

This was an enriching experience which generated discussions both in the field and

during interview with a wide range of stake holders who include the power plant minder,

school community (teachers and children), and community members, some of whom

were at project inception.

Recommendations:

a) Field Visit was done on a Saturday; one member of team could not visit the site

for religious reasons. Also the clinic was closed on a weekend and hence part of the plan

of visiting the health centre was not realised.b)This or similar site is highly recommended

for future visits.

c) Practical Action team to implement aspects that were not very prominent two decades

ago such as women’s empowerment, disaster mitigation and prevention for exam

v) Follow-up to course

Course participants expressed an interest in continued networking and information

sharing. The course conveners would play the lead role and participants would also take

initiative to share information, which they come across.

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SECTION VII CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS’

i) Pre-course Preparations

1) Selected course participants to be asked to prepare country case studies as pre-

workshop preparations so that these can be used as part of the course material.

2) Internet research and guide to resources with hyperlinks to be up-dated every

six months. The resources can be drawn from various regional networks.

3) Photo-gallery and video resources to be up-dated annually.

4) Facilitators to submit up-dated course material at least 2 weeks prior to the

course.

5) Electronic and hard copies of course material to be ready at least a week

before the workshop. Appropriate branding of all promotional materials to be

done so as to effectively accredit the sponsors and the hosts. This should

include file covers, caps/ sunhats, T-shirts and pens.

6) Physical check of all venues to be visited at least 30 days prior to course

implementation will help give a good estimate of what the course coordination

team needs to put in place well in advance.

Course Content and Delivery

i) Overall comments

a) More up-dated statistics are needed and reference material is needed.

b) Audio-visual and case studies would enrich the course material by

demonstrating the practical applications.

c) There is room for an additional module to deal with programming and financing

of renewable energy technology systems (see suggested module 6).

ii) Module specific recommendations

a) Module 1 Introduction and Over-view

i) Increase time allocation, and include more details on gender, analytical

frameworks and indicators.

ii) Gender presentation needs to concentrate making the case of gender

disparities in society and structural gender inequalities perpetuated by

patriarchy and replicated in institutions. Data sources that are not necessarily

energy related can be used. This will help bring a statistically based

appreciation of the gender gap.

iii) Include gender-mainstreaming checklist as part of resource material.

iv) There is need to subject each of the RETS to gender analysis at the end of the

presentation of the technological choices. RETS presentation should not go

into depth on data collection methods.

v) Bibliography needs to be up-dated to include relevant web sites, articles and

the hyperlinks.

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vi) Additional material for the module to include information from other

stakeholders who have something to do with RETs, such as ZINWA, SIRDC,

ZERO, REA, EMA particularly in relation to hydro-power. (Zimbabwean

examples)

vii) Regional perspective on RETS is required, inclusive of large hydropower

projects.

viii) Visual simulations in the form of video, pictures etc are required to assist in

the conceptualisation of the RETs.

ix) Statistics require an up-date.

x) Additional information to include stove designing, biomass, biogas and solar

cooking.

b) Module 2 Data Needs and Surveys

i) Maintain sequence as is in the module. However the LEAP section can be

moved to the end. More practical work on LEAP desired.

ii) Glossary of terms needs to be added to the modules

iii) Level of detail needs to be suited to level of previous exposure.

c) Module 3 Energy Planning

i) Energy planning material needs to be up-dated with more information on

linking the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as was done during the

presentations.

ii) Gender and Development needs to be brought in this module as a stand-alone

module. Content to cover the history: WID, WAD and GAD. Further more the

UNDP GEM index can also be used as a tool, which is used to measure

gender equity. Concepts to be covered with glossary so as to ensure that there

is correct understanding of terms.

iii) Result Based Planning as planning tool to be developed as a unit.

iv) Gender material and case studies from Energia will greatly enhance the course

material.

d) Module 4 Environmental Management

i) MDGs as planning framework require a section in the first unit of the module.

ii) Practical aspects of doing EIA to be done step by step, however to leave

practical aspects for field trip.

iii) Bringing practical examples of TORs, Prospectus and EIA reports proved a

valuable assert. Participants would get an opportunity to critique samples.

e) Module 5 Energy and Environment Policy Institutions

i) Review of national energy plans produced an additional resource. Groups’

discussions have opportunity to review samples.

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f) Module 6 Programming and Financing Energy Projects

This is a recommendation for an additional module to cover concerns on how to fund the

energy projects. This could also investigate the recast of the concepts under the

following:

• Energy services approach

• Result Based Planning as planning tool to be developed as unit.

• Energy and rights based approach.

ii) Post Course Follow-up

a) Practical Action to facilitate information sharing and linking participants

to existing networks.

b) Participants to share information with colleagues.

c) Executive workshop for senior managers to be held so as to sensitise

senior decision makers on issues related to the energy planning and

environmental management so to create a more conducive policy

environment for middle managers and practitioners in the field.

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APPENDIX COURSE TIME TABLE

APPENDIX LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AND ADDRESSES

ATTENDANCE REGISTER

Rural Energy Management and Planning Training - Manicaland Zimbabwe Attendance Register Name of Participant Sex Organisation September 07 October 07 Total Days 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 Joseph Hwani M UZ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

2 Hazel Sethaunyama F FDT √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

3 Joanne Rhodes F Ernest & Young √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

4 Ulilia Chamisa F ACF √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

5 Zazu Clayton M SBRT UK O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 18

6 Farida Uys F Ernest & Young √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

7 Farai Chibaya M Practical Action √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

8 Yeukai Chuma M Parliament of Zim √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

9 Tatenda Mugomezi F Min of Labour √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

10 Jonathan Chaniwa M Ernest & Young √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

11 Chris Munyanyi M Min of Local Gvt √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

12 Tafadzwa Chanyowedza F Ernest & Young √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

13 Christine Sibanda F Kwekwe Poly O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 15

14 Joseph Tembo Ngoma M Min of Ed √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

15 Benny Ndonyo M EECZ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

16 Lillian Chimpepho F Mulanje District A √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

17 Moffat Kayembe M MMCT √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

18 Patience Chabva F EMA √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 19

19 Jose Fernando M Min of Energy √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 17

20 Henure Matene M Min of Energy √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 17

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Particpants List Ulilia Chamisa Box 6087

Geri or No 1740 Thomas Hill Road Riverside Geri

Self Tel-054-227324 Cell-0912280329 Cell-011867120

[email protected]

Yeukai Chuma Box CY 26 Causeway Harare

Parliament of Zimbabwe

Tel-04-700181ext2289 [email protected]

Lillian Chimphepo

Private Bag 9 Mulanje Malawi

Mulanje District assembly

Tel-26514660860 Cell-265889098

[email protected]

Joseph Hwani 4 Rowan Crescent Logan Road Hatfield Harare

UZ Cell-092417181

[email protected]

Joseph Tembo Ngoma

Box 320094 Lusaka Zambia or no.1646 Chilenje Lusaka Zambia

Ministry of education(EECZ)

Tel-00260979750438

To use Ndonyo's

Jonathan Chaniwa

3053 Upfront Ruwa Harare

Ernest and Young

Tel-04-750905/14 Cell-0912212475

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Hazel Vimbai Sethaunyane

25 Crail Road Southdowns Gweru

Farmers Development Trust

Tel-054-226350 [email protected] [email protected]

Henure Mudoro Matene

12 RUA Bairro Texttoifrica Soalpo Chimoio Mozambui

Electronic Tel-25825124953 Fax-25825124433 Tel-258825699290

[email protected]

Chabva Patience

Cnr Main Street and Tongogara Box 651 Gweru Zimbabwe

Environmental Management Agency

Tel-263-54-222117/22084 Cell-011873038

[email protected]

Petronella Shoko

10 6th Avenue

Mabelreign Harare Zimbabwe

Self Tel-263-4-33186 Cell-263912951287

[email protected]

Tichaona Pesanayi

P o Box 2000 Mutare 81 Second street, Mutare Zimbabwe

Environment Africa

Tel-+263-02-63504 Fax-+263-20-67762 Cell+263-91-2-386438

[email protected] [email protected]

Chris Garikai Munyanyi

Dept of Physical Planning P. O. Box 146 Cnr Kalipati/Jahunda Road Gwanda

Ministry of Local Gvt, Public works and urban development department of physical planning

Tel+263-084-22803/5 Fax+263-084-22727 Cell+263-011-911-983

[email protected] [email protected]

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Clayton Zazu P. O. Box 1318 Kwekwe Zimbabwe

Sebakwe Black Rhino Trust-UK

Tel-025-50160 Cell-023 288 639 Cell-0912469822

[email protected] [email protected]

Christine Moyo 17 Hawthorn Avenue Southwood Kwekwe

Kwekwe Polytechnic

Tel-55-23387/22991/3 Fax-055-22104 Cell-011433692

[email protected] [email protected]

Moffat Kayembe

P. O. Box 139 Mulanje Malawi

Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust

Tel 01-466282/779 Fax 01-466242 Cell 08891426

[email protected] [email protected]

Farida Uys Enerst and Young Angwa City Julius Nyerere/Angwa Street. Harare Zimbabwe

Enerst and Young

Tel 04-750905-14 Cell-011610958 Cell-011601129

Joanne Rhoades

163 Brooke Crescent Borrowdale Brooke Harare

Ernest and Young

Tel-750905-14 Cell-0912369165

[email protected] [email protected]

Benny Ndonyo Box 51288 Lusaka Zambia or 7022 Nyatwa Woodlands Lusaka Zambia

EECI Energy & Environment Concerns for Zambia

Tel+260955142685 Cell+00260978075255

[email protected]

Jose Fernandos Quelhas

Rwazo Setembro No.559 Chimoio Mozambique

Ministry of Energy Manica Province

Tel 002572443 Fax 0025724433 Cell 00258825992540

[email protected]

Paul Mushamba

P.O. Box GD 652. Greendale

ECOYSCHRON Tel 263 4 496723 Fax 263 4 495 628 Cell 091 2 2166 639

[email protected]

Tatenda Mungomezi

NESD. P.O. Box 522 Masvingo

Min of Labour tel039 2 6522 6/63555 Cell 011 784 621

[email protected]


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