The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) has announced a five-day regional workshop on "Energy Efficiency Initiatives and Sustainable Energy Data Collection" to be held from July 24 to 28, 2024, in Cotonou, Benin. This event is organized in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the African Energy Commission (AFREC), a specialized agency of the African Union.
This workshop coincides with ECREEE's 14th anniversary and the 49th anniversary of the ECOWAS Commission. The event aims to foster collaboration among stakeholders, including representatives from ECOWAS member states, the ECOWAS Commission, the WAEMU Commission, AFREC, and various technical and financial partners such as GIZ, UNIDO, AfDB, UNDP, and kfW.
The workshop's objectives include enhancing member state involvement in energy efficiency programs led by ECREEE and its partners, improving monitoring processes for sustainable energy action plans, and strengthening the capabilities of National Energy Data Focal Points within ECREEE and AFREC.
ECREEE has been instrumental in developing mechanisms for collecting and analyzing energy data across West Africa. The center implements comprehensive data management systems to provide accurate information on energy production, consumption, and efficiency. This data-driven approach supports policymakers in optimizing energy resources and designing effective policies for sustainable development.
Additionally, the workshop will aim to ensure synergy between energy efficiency initiatives implemented by ECREEE and its partners. It seeks to establish an efficient system for collecting energy efficiency data in West Africa and consolidate sustainable energy data collection efforts to support the ECOWAS Observatory for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECOWREX). This will aid in preparing annual reports on progress in renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) within the region.
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