SREP Knowledge and Learning Update

February 1, 2019

SREP Sub-Committee Meeting

Ouarzazate, Morocco

Knowledge and evidence generation- Case studies and analytical work- Large Thematic Evaluations- Call for Proposals

Knowledge exchange- Pilot countries meeting- Series of thematic focused learning events- Online Community of Practice

Engagement and Uptake- Use of knowledge and evidence- Translating products into bite-sized practical learning for practitioners

Knowledge and Learning Approach

Global Delivery Initiative Case Studies: - Geothermal Field Development through Public-Private Partnerships in

Menengai, Kenya (AfDB)

- Promoting Sustainable Business Models for Clean Cookstoves in Honduras (ADB)

CIF has entered into a learning partnership with the Global Delivery Initiative (GDI) as part of an effort to showcase CIF project-level results and lessons learned.

GDI is a collaborative effort to create a collective evidence of delivery know-how.

These case study include delivery challenges and solutions for these projects

and also outlines some of the valuable lessons learned during implementation.

Available as: Full case study –20 pages + 2 page summary

Evaluation and Learning Initiative

Evaluation of the CIF Programmatic Approach

Transformational Change:

An Evaluation by Itad and Evidence Synthesis by Overseas

Development Institute (ODI)

On Local Stakeholders- Evaluation of Local Stakeholder Engagement in the CIF- Local Stakeholder Engagement and Benefits under CIF Investment

in Cambodia: Case studies of PPCR and SREP

Private Sector and Concessional Finance in Renewable Energy- Effectiveness of Public Financing in Attracting Private Capital in Grid Connected Solar Projects- Scaling up Rooftop Solar in the SME Sector in India

Others- Assessment of Approaches, Methods, and Tools for Program and Project Design that Facilitate

Transformational Change- Evaluation of the Inclusion of Women and Gender-related Groups in the Design and Implementation

of CIF Investments

Evaluation and Learning Initiative

SREP Pilot Countries Meeting

1. Meeting took place September 18-20, 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda. Hosted by the Government of Rwanda

2. Discussions and knowledge sharing revolved around four themes:

• Towards universal energy access: achievements, challenges & opportunities

• Multi-Tier Access Framework for measuring energy access

• Emerging financing instruments, business and delivery models

• Monitoring, evaluation, and learning

• Design & Implementation of Gender-Responsive Operations in Energy Access

Art of Knowledge Exchange: A Results-Focused Planning Guide for Climate Change Practitioners

• ESMAP and CIF mini-grids action learning events “Upscaling mini grids for low cost and timely access to electricity” (Kenya, Myanmar, Nigeria)

“The main highlights [of the action learning events] were the emerging financing instrument for mini-grids, gender, and other social concerns and productive use of energy initiatives. The most useful experience has been the networking benefits and the diversity of approaches by the various countries in delivering mini-grid electrification.”

Learning and knowledge exchange online

Engagement and Uptake Strategy

High influence High interest

High influence Low interest

Low influenceHigh interest

Low influenceLow interest

Partnership

Participation

Consultation

Push Communications

Pull Communications

Engagement Approach

Stakeholder Classification

❖ Focus on demand by meeting stakeholders’ needs and interests❖ Focus on impact by targeting those who can influence decision making/make

decisions

Model adapted from stakeholdermap.com

Where to find more information?

www.climateinvestmentfunds.org