1 – Introduction
The International Centre for Human Development (IC4HD), New Delhi, India in collaboration with the Regional Multidisciplinary Centre for Excellence (RMCE), Mauritius with support from UNDP Mauritius and the Government of Mauritius organized a three day training programme on Energy Access for Sustainable Human Development for key stakeholders such as senior government officials, policymakers, civil society and financial institutions of select countries in Africa in November 2013. The training programme was held at Le Labourdonnais Hotel, Port Louis, Mauritius, from 19-21 November 2013.
2 – Objectives
The main objective of the programme was to enhance the capacity of the stakeholders to deal with challenges related to energy access while recognizing its linkages with human development. The training programme aimed to develop a community of HD practitioners and energy access promoters in Africa to enhance people’s choices. To help achieve this goal, the programme offered participants an interactive course, inclusive of practical examples, South-South exchanges on good practices, and case studies.
3 – Structure of delegation
The training programme was designed for senior government officials from Ministries of Energy/Power/Finance and also from planning departments and Central banks.
4 – Resource Persons
1. Mr. I.H. Rehman, Director (Social Transformation Division) The Energy and Resources Institute
2. Mr.VivekJha, Fellow, (Social Transformation Division) The Energy and Resources Institute
3. Ms.ParimitaMohanty, Fellow ( Energy, Environment, Technology Development) The Energy and Resources Institute
4. Mr.Jarnail Singh, Associate Fellow (Social Transformation Division), The Energy and Resources Institute
5. Ms.Krithika P R, Associate Fellow (Social Transformation Division), The Energy and Resources Institute
6. Prof. Peter deSouza, Director, International Centre for Human Development
7. Mr. Srinivasan Iyer, Head, Energy and Environment Unit, UNDP India