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A Renewable Energy Civil Society Organization (RECSO) Network Memorandum/Position Paper on the Draft National Energy Policy (October 2019)” with suggested Gaps and Recommendations for consideration by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
1. 1
A Renewable Energy Civil Society Organization (RECSO) Network
Memorandum/Position Paper on the Draft National Energy Policy (October 2019) with
suggested Gaps and Recommendations for consideration by the Ministry of Energy
and Mineral Development.
Compiled for submission to Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development by the Renewable Energy
Civil Society Organizations Network Secretariat, hosted at Environmental Alert.
November, 2019.
For Further Information, contact:
Dr. Joshua Zake (PhD), Executive Director-
Environmental Alert
Plot 475/523 Sonko Lane, Kabalagala
Off Ggaba Road;
P.O. Box 11259 Kampala, Uganda;
Tel: 256-414-510547 OR 510215
Email: ed@envalert.org or joszake@gmail.com
Environmental Alert Website: www.envalert.org
2. 2
Table of contents
1.0 Introduction............................................................................................................................................3
2.0 General observations and comments on the draft policy..................................................................3
3.0 Specific comments................................................................................................................................5
4.0 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................16
3. 3
1.0 Introduction
This is a memorandum/position paper is prepared by the Renewable Energy Civil Society
Organization Network1 on the Draft National Energy Policy version of October 20192. It presents
salient gaps in the policy and suggests practical recommendations of how they could be addressed in the
Draft National Energy Policy document. It’s submitted to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
(MEMD) for review and consideration of the recommendations into the final Energy Policy.
The memorandum was generated based on gap analyses and synthesis of comments and inputs on the
draft energy policy from individual members of the network. Furthermore, the draft memorandum was
validated during a workshop organized by Environmental Alert, as the host for the RECSO Network
Secretariat. The validation workshop was held on 1st November, 2009 at Imperial Royal Hotel and it actively
involved participation of 30 (18 Males and 12 Females) members of network3. Other key stakeholders who
participated included the Assistant Commissioner as a representative of the MEMD and the representative
of the Consultants facilitating the process for review of the National Energy Policy, (2002). This
engagement is part of the Environmental Alert led outputs under the project titled, ‘Increasing access to
sustainable and renewable energy alternatives in the Albertine Graben,’ with financial support from
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation through World Wide Fund-Uganda Country Office.
The memorandum/position paper presents both general and specific gaps and recommendations as
detailed in sections 2 & 3 for consideration in the final National Energy Policy. The RECSO Network is
available through the secretariat and steering committee to provide more information and clarifications on
the memorandum/position paper.
2.0 General observations and comments on the draft policy
a. We congratulate the MEMD and Partners for the timely interventions for the review of
National Energy Policy, (2002). The inputs and progress made in this respect to date is highly
appreciated with due consideration of the importance of the energy sector to other sectors and
overall national development and transformation. Overall the draft Energy Policy (October, 2019)
has good articulation of the analyses and synthesis of the issues, policy direction/focus, policy
statements and strategies. However, there are some outstanding gaps that need to be considered
and addressed to have a final energy policy that will effectively deal with the current sector issues.
b. Need to strengthen the current baseline for the sector in respect to registered successes
and achievements from implementation of the Energy policy (2002); the short coming and
limitations during policy implementation – especially in cases were the policy targets were
not achieved. These will provide the basis for measuring progress towards the targets in the new
Energy policy.
c. In some cases, the issues description in the problem statement should strengthened with
facts in terms statics on status of the issue as appropriate. For instance:
The statistics used for National Forest cover is 9% in 2013, yet it’s currently at 12% in 2019 (MWE,
2019);
1 Further information about the Renewable Energy Civil Society Organization Network is detailed in Box 1.
2 Draft National Energy Policy available at:
https://www.energyandminerals.go.ug/site/assets/files/1081/draft_revised_energy_policy_-_11_10_2019-1_1.pdf
3 Signed attendance is attached in the annex 1.
4. 4
On vulnerability to climate change (page 12), it is important to note that energy contributes to
climate change mitigation especially in cases were clean renewable energy alternatives are
developed and utilized.
d. The key actors in the energy sector and associated sub-sectors need requisite knowledge
and skills to effectively implement the identified policy strategies based on their mandates,
roles and responsibilities. Training & academic institutions have to send of graduate technicians
that have the knowledge and practical skills responding to the market’s needs. This can be
achieved through structured capacity building based on the regular needs assessments. Therefore,
the policy should consider capacity building (both technical and institutional) as a cross cutting
strategy that will be applied to bridge the responsive capacity gaps for each actor. Furthermore,
there should be collaboration with training and academic institution for review of training and
education curricula to respond in addressing emerging training needs and skills gaps. Technical
staff & technicians in the respective key actors in the sector should receive regular courses for re-
tooling to acquire the required skills and knowledge gaps. Conducting Training of Training and
establishing regional renewable energy centers of excellence for scaling of adoption of
technologies and providing training, awareness, operation & maintenance.
e. Unemployment is key challenge for Uganda like any other developing country. Furthermore,
a large proportion of the population constitutes young people, thus 77% of Uganda’s population is
dominated by the youth under 30 years of age (UBOS, 2017). Most of the young people about 83%
are unemployment thereby posing serious social, economic, political and leadership challenges.
Therefore, the policy should tap into this demographic dividend with clear principles, policy
statements and strategies to contribute to youth engagement by creating gainful employment
opportunities along the energy value chains across the various sub-sectors.
f. There are various technical terms used throughout the policy document. These can have
different interpretation by the different stakeholders at the different levels (international, national,
regional, local) of implementation of the policy. It’s better to introduce an annex with a glossary
detailing the definitions and interpretations of the various key technical terms as applied in the
policy.
g. The following sub sections should be introduced at the beginning of the policy document
i.e. the Foreword and Executive summary. These are useful sub-sections with summarized
content to prepare the users of the policy.
h. Innovation, Technology Development and Transfer is a key pillar that contributes towards
achievement of the sector aspirations as stipulated in the Vision 2040; Sustainable Energy for
All targets – 2030; Nationally Determined Contributions; Sustainable Development Goals targets by
2030; and the National Development Plan II & III. It’s an issue of negotiation at the global levels
especially in cases where there is need for technology transfer. Besides, there is also need to
promote, develop and protect local innovations and technology in the Energy sector. Some
communities and individuals that have already developed innovations and technology in the energy
sector. It’s a cross cutting issue, thus each sub-sector in the energy sector has unique
needs/requirements in respect to innovation, technology development and transfer. It has shared
has mandates with the Ministry of Science and Technology and Uganda national Council of
Science and Technology in respect to policy formulation and legislation. In this context therefore,
the Draft National Energy Policy in its principles, policy statements and strategies should provide
guidance on how innovation, technology development and transfer should be harnessed.
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3.0 Specific comments
In Table 1, the identified issues and related suggested recommendations for consideration in the final draft of the Energy Policy are detailed.
Table 1: Specific comments, identified gaps in the draft National Energy Policy (October, 2019) and proposed recommendations.
No Specific
section in the
Revised
Energy Policy
(zero draft),
October 2019
Identified gaps in the key
section in the revised draft
energy policy
Section in
the policy
draft where
the gaps
should be
addressed
Implications if the
identified draft is not
addressed in the policy
Recommendations to address the
gaps
1. Justification
and rationale
for policy
review
The draft policy in Section 1.11
describes the drivers for policy
review. However, the identified
emerging issues should be
strengthened with appropriate
statistics. For instance: the
increasing & projected population
growth and the associated energy
demands across sectors to meet
the associated requirements for
the population. Thus, the reported
high Population growth of an
annual rate of 3.2%. This is
projected to reach 55 million in
the next 10 years. This will exert
more pressure on the
environment and natural
resources. Over 90% still
depends on biomass WWF-UCO,
(2015).
Furthermore, the description of
new national and international
guiding frameworks – as an
Section 1.11;
Page 16
Energy demands
increase with increasing
population growth and
associated increasing
sub-sector energy
demands to deliver the
populations needs and
services.
Overall understanding
these energy needs to
inform short, medium
and long term energy
planning. Thus, today we
have adequate energy,
but will be inadequate as
the population grows
The identified emerging issues in Section
1.11 as drivers for policy review should be
strengthened with appropriate statistics.
Include Nationally Determined
Contributions in the description of new
national and international guiding
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identified driver for policy review
leaves out the Nationally
Determined Contributions.
frameworks – as an identified driver for
policy review leaves out the Nationally
Determined Contributions.
2 Vision,
Mission,
objectives of
the draft policy
Energy policy direction (including
Vision, mission, and overall
objective) lacks emphasis on the
aspect of efficiency
Section 2
Pages 12-13
For consistence in the
policy because aspects
of energy efficiency are
addressed in subsequent
sections.
Vision
To develop, strategically manage and
safeguard the rational and sustainable
exploitation and efficient utilization of
energy resources for social and economic
development.
Mission
To ensure reliable, adequate and
sustainable exploitation, management,
efficient and equitable utilization of energy
resources.
3 Guiding
Principles of
the draft policy
3.1 The draft policy has a good
articulation of the principles for
guiding implementation of the
policy commitments. However,
some key guiding principles are
been omitted.
Section 2.5
Page 13
It’s important that the
key/relevant principles
are integrated to guide
effective policy
implementation.
The following key guiding principles
should be added:
*Upholding human rights;
*Transparency and accountability;
*Effective communication amongst the
stakeholders;
*Targeted institutional capacity building;
*Employment creation;
*Innovation, technology development and
transfer
4 Sub sector issues
4.1 Renewable
Energy
The strategies for implementation
of the policy statement are not
exhaustive.
Section 4.1
Page 18-19
Including additional
policy strategies will
enable effective
implementation of the
policy statement and
addressing all the
Include additional strategies for
implementation of the policy statement:
i) Promoting Land use planning for large-
scale wind energy plants.
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issues.
4.2 Electric power The strategies for implementation
of the policy statement are not
exhaustive.
Section 4.3
Page 25-27
Including additional
policy strategies will
enable effective
implementation of the
policy statement and
addressing all the
issues.
Include additional strategies for
implementation of the policy statement:
i) Conducting regular training curricula
review and work-based learning (practical
and field attachments) in existing training
institutions to address the challenge
ii) Establish an adequate planning
framework for sequencing power
generation in line with transmission,
distribution infrastructure and demand
forecasts
4.3 Biomass Solid biomass: The draft policy
recognizes the unsustainable
production and utilization of solid
biomass fuels.
The issues description leaves out
inadequate investment in
structured production of biomass
within forest landscapes among
the key issues enlisted in the
draft policy
Furthermore, there are some
additional strategies that should
be considered to address the
issue.
Some of the additional strategies
for consideration include:
Section 4.1.1
Page 20
Biomass energy is still
an important source
energy that requires
structured investments in
sustainable production
and utilization along the
value chain.
i) The biomass sub-sector issues
description should consider inclusion of
inadequate investment in structured
production of biomass within forest
landscapes
ii) Identification of dedicated land for
commercial sustainable biomass
production within forest landscapes
should be added as additional strategy.
iii) Provide incentives for promoting
sustainable biomass energy production.
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i) Identification of land dedicated
to commercial sustainable
biomass production within forest
landscapes
4.4 Solar energy The problem analysis leaves out
some of the root causes such as
limited awareness for instance on
aspects of solar standards;
creation of serial codes on the
solar panels used.
Furthermore, there are some
additional strategies that should
be considered to address the
issues. Some of these for
consideration include:
i) Promoting Land use planning
for large-scale solar plants.
Section 4.1.2
Page 21
Including additional
policy strategies will
enable effective
implementation of the
policy statement and
addressing all the
issues.
i) The problem analyses should be
strengthened by inclusion of limited
awareness for instance on aspects of
solar standards; creation of serial codes
on the solar panels used among the root
causes.
ii) Additional strategies for should be
considered to adequately address the
issues. For instance: Promoting Land use
planning for large-scale solar plants.
4.5 Clean Cooking Further clarification is required in
the problem analysis – that the
cause of pollution is not
necessary the fuel energy source,
but it’s the technology used –
especially if it’s an inefficient
technology.
The policy statement in its
description leaves out aspects of
affordability, efficiency and
effectiveness.
Section 4.2
Page 23
Including additional
policy strategies will
enable effective
implementation of the
policy statement and
addressing all the
issues.
i) It should be clarified in the problem
analyses that the cause of pollution is the
inefficiency in the technology used for
generation of the fuel energy
ii) The policy statement should consider
aspects of affordability, efficiency and
effectiveness – for the clean cooking
technologies being promoted. Thus, the
policy statement should be revised as
follows:
‘The Government shall promote the
uptake and sustained use of clean,
modern cooking technologies that are
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Furthermore, there are some
additional strategies that should
be considered and or clarification
of the suggested ones to address
the issues adequately.
affordable, efficient and effective.’
a) Establishment of regional renewable
energy centers of excellence to provide
training, awareness, operation &
maintenance for clean cooking
technologies;
b) The fiscal incentives described in
objective 3 should be directed to motivate
local manufacturing;
c) Youth involvement and issues of
energy access. Thus strategy 4 should be
re-written as follows, ‘Support the growth
of women and youth as promoters,
suppliers, leaders and manufactures of
clean cooking equipment and resources.’
d) Promoting Innovation development and
technology transfer of clean cooking
technologies;
e) Establishment of an innovation fund for
access and utilization by the local private
sector developing innovation and
technology in clean cooking.
4.6 Geothermal The identified strategies do not
clearly stipulate how the local
Governments, religious & cultural
Institutions as key stakeholders
will be involved during
Section 4.1.3
Page 22
Stakeholder mapping
and active involvement
and participation enables
smooth implementation
of the policy.
The identified strategies should clearly
stipulate how the key stakeholders (such
as: Local Governments, cultural and
religious institutions) will be involved in
the implementation of the respective
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implementation. implementation
of the strategies
strategies. For instance, in the
development and implementation of the
geothermal communication strategy
because it’s only addressing the
communities (strategy 3).
4.7 Waste to
energy
The policy statement in its
description leaves out the aspect
of effectiveness.
Furthermore, there are some
additional strategies that should
be considered to address the
issues. Some of these for
consideration include:
i) Promote public, private sector
investment in waste to energy
generation with Cities and urban
centers.
Section 4.1.4
Page 23
Including additional
policy strategies will
enable effective
implementation of the
policy statement and
addressing all the
issues.
i) The aspect of effectiveness should be
integrated in the policy statement. Thus, it
should be re-written as follows: ‘’the
government shall promote effective
collection and processing of municipal
waste streams as alternative sources of
energy.’
ii) Additional strategies for should be
considered to adequately address the
issues. For instance: Promote public,
private sector investment in waste to
energy generation with Cities and urban
centers.
4.8 Electricity
Access and
Rural
electrification
Electricity access and rural
electrification---stand-alone off
grid system
Some of the identified strategies
as described in the draft policy
compromise the role and
mandate of the MEMD. For
instance:
a) Support organizations
mandated to enforce standards
and link the burden of
responsibility with other
enforcement organizations (e.g.
Section4.4
Page 30-31
Including additional
policy strategies will
enable effective
implementation of the
policy statement and
addressing all the
issues.
i) Strategies should not compromise the
mandate of the MEMD and any other
stakeholder. Thus, strategy be written as
follows: ‘enforce standards and regulatory
frameworks at the national and local
levels.’
ii) Additional strategies for should be
considered to adequately address the
issues. For instance: Provide public
information and education on the
standards, and the self-regulatory system;
as well as periodic catalogue of
counterfeits on the market.
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the police and judiciary).
Furthermore, there are some
additional strategies that should
be considered to address the
issues. Some of these for
consideration include:
i) Provide public information and
education on the standards, and
the self-regulatory system; as
well as periodic catalogue of
counterfeits on the market.
5 Cross cutting issues
5.1 Gender and
equity
mainstreaming
a) The policy is silent on the
linkages between gender, poverty
and energy.
b) Furthermore, the issues
description should clearly
articulate that there is a lack of
the energy sector gender strategy
and action plan
Section 5.
Page 36
The process for
development of the
comprehensive gender
strategy and action plan
will address the linkages
between gender, poverty
and energy nexus. Thus,
helping in better
understanding the
needs/concerns of
various gender
categories in society and
identification of
appropriate responsive
strategies/actions to
address them towards
sustainable energy for
all.
i) Develop and implement a
comprehensive integrated renewable
energy, gender sensitive, poverty
alleviation strategy and action plan;
5.2 Climate
change
Climate change mainstreaming in
respect to advancing adaptation
Section 5;
Pages 37-41
The energy sector like all
other sector is vulnerable
Some of the strategies for achieving this
are:
12. 12
mainstreaming
in the energy
sector
and mitigation by the energy
sector is missing in the draft
policy.
The policy should highlight the
potential for clean renewable
energy in advancing adaptation
and mitigation of climate change
impacts.
Besides, the National Climate
Change policy (2015) requires all
sectors (including Energy) to
mainstream climate change to
advance sector adaptation to
climate change impacts
to the project impacts of
climate change and
variability.
The country has
committed to
implementation of the
Nationally Determined
contribution, which the
energy sector has a
contribution if they are to
be achieved.
a) Invest in research & development,
technology transfer so that energy
infrastructure is adapted to the current
climate change impacts
b) Promote technologies which conserve and
efficiently utilize energy to reduce Green
House Gas emissions especially at consumer
levels (industries, households, commercial
and institutional buildings).
b) Increase/ promote the supply of
renewable energy to replace carbon-
intensive energy sources and significantly
reduce warming emissions.
6.0 Stakeholder roles and responsibilities
6.1 Local
Governments
&
Municipalities
Were as the draft policy in section
5.4 recognizes Local
Governments & Municipalities as
key stakeholders and observes
that effective implementation of
the energy policy will require
capacity building and
empowerment of the Local
Government structures.
It omits Cities.
Furthermore it does not stipulate
clear strategies on how the Local
Governments, Cities and
Section 5.4;
Page 85
Stakeholder mapping
and active involvement
and participation enables
smooth implementation
of the policy.
Including additional
policy strategies will
enable effective
implementation of the
policy statement and
addressing all the
issues.
a) The policy should consider the Cities
as key stakeholders.
b) The policy should stipulate clear
strategies for capacity building and
empowerment of the Local Governments,
Cities and Municipalities. The following
are some of the strategies in this respect:
i) Designate Energy officers at sub-
regional level and within Cities, Local
Governments and municipalities;
ii) Providing financing in form of a
conditional grant to promote energy
access;
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Municipalities will deliver on their
energy needs iii) Conduct regular capacity needs
assessment for the Cities, local
Governments and municipalities;
iv) Design and implement responsive
capacity building plans for re-tolling of the
technical staff within the Local
Governments, Cities and Municipalities.
7.0 National and
Sector
Coordination
National and Sector Coordination
does not mention some key
actors with mandates to deliver
on the policy aspirations across
sectors.
Section 7.1.2
pg.45
These stakeholders and
other have a
complementary role to
play in addressing
issues/ challenges in the
energy sector. Thus it’s
important to take stock of
linkages with other
sector policies relevant
to the implementation of
actions and strategies.
i) Strengthen collaboration with other
Ministries, Departments and Authorities
with equally important roles,
responsibilities and mandates for effective
implementation of the policy. They include
the following:
a) the Forest Sector Support
Department and the National Forestry
Authority to support sustainable
production of biomass energy;
b) The Ministry of Gender, Labor and
Socio Development to support and
advance mainstreaming of gender in
Renewable Energy sector policies
planning and implementation at all levels;
c) Ministry of Agriculture, Animal
Industries and Fisheries (MAAIF) on
aspects of promoting biomass energy
production on farm.
d) Ministry of Lands, Housing and
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Mineral Development on aspects of
promoting Land use planning for large-
scale solar plants and wind turbines; and
efficient and effective utilization of energy
in the housing sector.
e) Ministry of Water and Environment
on aspects of implementation of
Environment and Social Impact
Assessment; Health and safety --- for
energy development projects and
investments.
f) Ministry of Science and Technology;
and the Uganda National Council of
Science and Technology on aspects of
innovation, technology development,
promotion and regulation.
g) Office of the Prime Minster and the
Ministry of Disaster Preparedness and
Refugees on aspects of service delivery
in respect to energy needs and demands
by refugees and host communities.
h) The Ministry of Works and Transport
on aspects of promoting effective and
efficiency in technology for energy
utilization in the transport sector.
8 Information,
education,
communication
and
The draft policy in Section 6.2
acknowledges the importance of
communication, information
exchange and dissemination for
Section 6.2;
Page 92
There are various
stakeholders in the
energy sector with
different information and
Consider adding another strategy on
development of a communication and
knowledge management strategy for
implementation of the policy.
15. 15
dissemination facilitating effective
implementation of the policy. It
also provides strategies to
achieve this.
However, it is strategic to
consider adding another strategy
on development of a
communication and knowledge
management strategy for
implementation of the policy.
knowledge needs to
effectively participate in
the policy
implementation.
Besides, awareness
creation and
communication is a
cross cutting issue
across all the sub-
sectors.
Therefore, the process
for development of the
communication and
knowledge management
strategy will help in
further articulation of the
information and
knowledge needs.
9 Financing of
the policy
The draft policy in section 6.5
presents some of the strategies
for financing implementation of
the policy. However, it leaves
some strategies including:
i) International climate funds;
ii) Carbon credits/financing;
Section 6.5
Page 94
It’s important to leverage
on other existing funding
sources to be able to
bridge the funding gap in
the sector.
The following strategies should be
considered for mobilizing funds for
implementation of the policy:
i) International climate funds;
ii) Carbon credits/financing;
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4.0 Conclusion
The process for review of the National Energy Policy (2002) is timely. The MEMD is applauded for the
opportunity extended to the Civil Society Organizations engaging in the energy sector through the
Renewable Energy Civil Society Organizations Network to participate in this process to make a contribution
towards adding value to the initiative. We are optimistic that the gaps identified and the suggested
recommendations will add value to the process and content in the final National Energy Policy for Uganda.
We are available to provide further information and clarifications on this initiative if needed.
Overall this engagement added value to the Civil Society Organizations in terms of knowledge and better
understanding of the issues in the Energy sector. Thus, the members of the Renewable Energy Civil
Society Organizations Network who participated in this engagement received more information about the
National Energy Policy (2002) review process and the related content in the Draft National Energy Policy.
Besides, it also provided opportunity for networking among the members of the Renewable Energy Civil
Society Organizations Network and pursuance of the strong relationship between MEMD and the Civil
Society Organizations & Private Sector engaging in the Energy sector.
17. 17
Annex 1: Renewable Energy Civil Society Organizations Network who participated in the Validation
Workshop for the draft memorandum/position paper on the Draft National Energy Policy for Uganda.
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Box 1. About the National Renewable Energy Civil Society Organizations (RECSO) Network.
A) Introduction
This is a loose semi-formal Network that brings together civil society organizations, academic institutions, individuals and
Networks engaged in the promotion and development of activities and practices in the Renewable energy sub sector at all
levels (i.e. national, local, sub-regional and community). These CSOs and Networks are currently being mobilized and
coordinated by Environmental Alert for structured engagements with Government through the relevant Ministries, Authorities
and Departments. This process started September 2017 with the identification, mapping and profiling of the CSOs and
Networks in renewable energy for purposes of potential partnerships and effective coordination. However, in September,
2018, the Network was formalized where members agreed to have it as a loose semi-formal Network. Further information
on this is available at: http://envalert.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/popular-version-of-the-reprot-on-strengtheneing-
coordination-for-RECSOs.pdf. The Network has a steering committee responsible for its governance issues. The
Secretariat for the Network is currently hosted by Environmental Alert.
Mission is, ‘To promote increased access to and sustainable utilization of renewable energy alternatives for efficient, clean cooking and
lighting in Uganda through collaboration, education, training, and advocacy.’
The vision of Renewable energy CSO Network is “Well developed and managed Renewable energy resources for the benefit of all
Ugandans.”
B) Objectives of the network
i) To advocate for promotion, compliance and accountability of government with respect to its policy commitments and
private sector activities in respect to renewable energy;
ii) To ensure that individuals, institutions, CSOs and Networks engaged in Renewable energy progressively develop
capacity in policy analysis, advocacy and independent monitoring;
iii) To engage in policy lobbying for conducive policy environment for renewable energy access and sustainable
utilization.
Core values
The core values of the Network include:
a) Respect;
b) Equality of all members;
c) Ethics and integrity;
d) Objectivity and professionalism in all Network actions;
e) Gender sensitivity;
f) Transparency and accountability of the members.
C) Scale of Network outreach
Currently, the Network has over 130 members including (40 profiled CSOs and Networks at national level and over 90
members from the 3 sub-regional hubs engaging at the sub-regional level across 20 districts in the Albertine Rift. The
coordination and engagement at the sub-region and district level is through regional hubs hosted by members of the network
detailed as follows:
a) The Southern Albertine Sustainable Energy Network (SASEN); Kasese, Bushenyi, Rubirizi, Mitooma, Rukingiri,
Kabarole, Kisoro and Bundibugyo -Coordinated by Kiima Foods.
b) Mid Albertine Sustainable Energy Network (MASEN); Masindi, Hoima, Buliisa, Kagadi, Kyenjojo and Ntoroko-
coordinated by Kibaale District Civil Society Organizations Network (KCSON).
c) The Northern Albertine Sustainable Energy Network (NASEN); Arua, Nebbi, Koboko, Moyo, Adjumani and
Maracha- Coordinated by Rural Initiative for Community Empowerment (RICE-WN)
For more information contact: The Secretariat RECSOs, C/O Environmental Alert, Kabalagala off Ggaba Road, P.O. Box
11259, Kampala; Tel: +256414510547, Email: ed@envalert.org, envalert@envalert.org,