Submitter: International Center on Small Hydropower (ICSHP), based in Hangzhou, China
Subcontractor: same as above
Priority area: Energy
Participating/beneficiary countries: 13 countries (Burundi, China, Ethiopia, Federated States of Micronesia, India, Madagascar, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Zambia)
PGTF input: US$ 26,000
Other inputs: US$ 54,000
Number: INT/20/K03
Duration: Twelve (12) months
Approval: 43rd Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 (New York, 27 September 2019)
Completion: Final report submitted on 21 May 2024
Impact: An online training programme held from 5 to 10 September 2022 focused on the development of international standards for small hydropower (SHP) aimed at participants from developing countries. The training, necessitated by travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was conducted virtually and included a comprehensive curriculum covering SHP technology, its green transformation, and the application of technical standards. Expert trainers led the sessions and facilitated online tours of SHP stations and manufacturers, enhancing the learning experience. A total of 26 trainees from nine developing countries participated, representing various sectors such as hydropower, environment, machinery, and standardization. The programme successfully disseminated SHP technical guidelines and standards globally, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals, and received positive feedback for both its content and delivery method.

Final Report:

• INT-20-K03-FinalReport.pdf  *  [Language: English; Size: 2774KB]




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