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ENERGY DELIVERY MODEL (EDM) Project by IESR
The Institute for Essential Service Reform (IESR) carried out a pilot project on the Energy Delivery Model (EDM) in Indonesia. The Energy Delivery Model is a tool developed by CAFOD and IIED, aiming to build
Chibeze Ezekiel’s Long Road to the Goldman Prize
This week, we interview Chibeze Ezekiel, winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize - 2020, alongside five other environmental heroes across the globe. Chibeze is the leader of Strategic Youth Network for Development, an organization that
Energizing Finance 2020: What CSOs can learn from Missing the Mark
Energising Finance: Missing the Mark 2020 is an analytical report by SEforALL on the gaps between public sector Development Finance commitments and disbursements focused on energy projects in High-Impact Countries (HICs). The HICs are 20
December 2020 Newsletter – Happy Holidays!
What an extraordinary year this has been. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we advocate for energy access, with virtual meetings forming the bulk of our engagements with members and key stakeholders. This has
Decentralized Renewable Energy can make electricity affordable in Kenya
As Kenya’s electricity distributor, the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), proposes a hike in electricity prices, more affordable pro-poor electricity access options should be considered and prioritized to enhance energy access in the country.
SYND is the ACCESS Coalition Regional Node for West Africa
We are pleased to announce that the Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) is now the ACCESS Regional Node for West Africa!! Congratulations SYND! SYND is the ACCESS Regional Node for West Africa
Kenya launches its Bioenergy Strategy
On 18 November 2020, Kenya’s Ministry of Energy launched the Bioenergy Strategy (2020-2027) whose overarching objective is sustainable production and consumption of bioenergy for all bioenergy users. The Strategy places Kenya firmly on track towards
ACCESS Statement for AfDB Annual meeting 2020
Civil society recommendations to the AfDB on support for an inclusive sustainable energy transition to build a just Green Recovery. Based on our experience as practitioners and researchers, we offer the following recommendations to the
World Bank must ensure new Africa energy strategy is inclusive and pro-poor
Guest comment from Jacqueline Kimeu of ACCESS Coalition in the new Observer Summer 2020 Publication by Bretton Woods Project on the Bank's new Africa energy strategy that offers it an important chance to mainstream achieving