This memorandum from the Renewable Energy Civil Society Organization Network critiques the draft national energy policy of October 2019, identifying gaps and providing recommendations for improvement. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach that considers statistics on energy demands, enhances capacity building, and incorporates youth employment strategies, among others. The document concludes with specific comments and recommendations to address deficiencies in sub-sectors like biomass, solar energy, and gender mainstreaming in the energy policy.