The new organization has shifted its objectives as the Republic of South Africa (RSA) is now a strong positive force in regional economic development.
Client: Answerable to Norwegian Embassy, Maputo, acting as the lead International Cooperating Partner (ICP) on energy in the SADC region.
NVE Mandate: Responsible for facilitating energy sector coordination, communication and collaborative efforts between member countries and interested donors.
Contract Value/ Duration: MNOK 2.5 annually for resident Coordinator and NVE’s backstopping expenses. The project period has been from 2008 – 2010.
Type of Activities: Consultations with donors and responsible energy authorities, formulating initiatives,vpreparing documentation, providing advice and organizing events.
Work Completed 2010: Disseminated information to partner organizations and facilitated high level energy sector meetings. Execution of general mandate continued, notably trying to broker investments and to assist with development of the carbon trade initiative. The project came to its end and was terminated in 2010.
Activities and Outputs:
Over the three-year period a main task has been to liaise with the SADC Secretariat in planning meetings in the ETG. A total of seven meetings have been held, focussing on:
- Information exchange among the ICPs.
- Identification of areas for coordinated ICP initiatives.
- ICP cooperation to fund new initiatives to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency programmes.
- Dialogue and strategic support to the SADC Secretariat.
Parallel to this, the Coordinator has interacted closely with SADC and associated institutions, to support and facilitate various initiatives supporting and developing SADC’s energy strategy.
Results/Outcome:
SADC’s overall energy sector goal is to ensure the availability of sufficient, reliable and least cost energy supplies. The three years 2008 – 2010 is a too brief period to evaluate long-term outcomes. However, it is generally acknowledged that by institutionalizing the ETG, a vital contribution has been made towards active and “productive” donor cooperation. This will eventually support achievement of the SADC goals.
Furthermore, the project has strengthened Norway’s position within energy in the region. The role as lead ICP has provided access to decision-making forums, hence offering an opportunity to enhance beneficial energy solutions in the region.
The Norwegian Embassy in Maputo will maintain Norway’s role as lead ICP based on the platform established through the project.