To help collect and distil the knowledge and experience from the last 15 months of engagement in East Africa, a concluding workshop was held in Kigali, Rwanda on 8 September 2015. The workshop brought together over 40 government representatives and other key stakeholders from across the region to share information on progress and remaining challenges, and to reflect on lessons learned.
Day I – Tuesday 8 September
0900
Introduction
Professor Sir Brian Heap and Dr Bernie Jones
0910
Welcome address
Mr Christian Rwakunda (MININFRA)
0930
Summary of findings of SVI’s East Africa engagement
Dr John Holmes (SVI and University of Oxford)
1000
Regional and International Perspectives
Eng. Bernard Barandereka (AUC); Mr Peter Dauenhauer (University of Strathclyde)
Break
1050
Country views: Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Eng Makuwa Moise (Ministry of Energy and Mines, Burundi)
Eng. Samson Kasanga (Ministry of Energy, Kenya)
Eng. Joseph Kalowekamo (Department of Energy Affairs, Malawi)
Eng. Robert Nyamvumba (MININFRA, Rwanda)
Professor Etienne Ntagwirumugara (University of Rwanda)
Eng. Matthew Matimbwi (Tanzania Renewable Energy Association)
Eng. Benon Bena (Rural Electrification Agency, Uganda)
1310
Lunch
1410
SVI Energy Innovation Challenge
Mr James Ogingo and Mr Clifford Owino (Chemolex)
1420
Breakout discussion
Facilitated by: Eng. Matthew Matimbwi (Tanzania Renewable Energy Association) and Eng.Samson Kasanga (Ministry of Energy, Kenya).
Break
Plenary feedback
Chair: Dr Bernie Jones (Smart Villages Initiative)
1645
Plenary discussion on next steps
Chair: Dr Bernie Jones (Smart Villages Initiative)
1715
Closing remarks
Dr Ignace Gatare (National Commission for Science and Technology, Rwanda)
1730
Reception