National Electrification Planning & Energy Access Strategy

Course Overview

This programme supports national electrification teams in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale access strategies. It covers integrated electrification planning (on-grid, off-grid, mini-grid), policy coordination, and donor alignment — with emphasis on universal access and SDG7 targets.

The course is aligned with frameworks such as the World Bank ESMAP, SE4All, and AfDB energy access strategies.

Key Course Objectives

✅ Design and manage national electrification roadmaps
✅ Coordinate on-grid, off-grid, and mini-grid planning
✅ Engage with donors, private sector, and financing partners
✅ Integrate geospatial and data-driven planning tools
✅ Address affordability, equity, and energy justice in access models

Who Should Attend

• Energy ministries and electrification taskforce leaders
• PIU managers of electrification projects
• Rural energy agencies and planning authorities
• Donor-funded energy programme teams

Detailed Course Content (2 Weeks)

Week 1: Strategic Electrification Planning
Day 1: Energy Access – Policy, Priorities & Global Frameworks
Day 2: Integrated Electrification (Grid/Off-grid/Mini-grid)
Day 3: Target Setting, Geospatial Planning Tools & GIS Use
Day 4: Governance Structures & Institutional Coordination
Day 5: Funding Mechanisms, Donor Partnerships & Reporting

Week 2: Implementation & Real-World Insights
Day 6: Procurement, Supervision, and Contractor Management
Day 7: Monitoring, Evaluation & Results Frameworks
Day 8: UK Site Visit – National Grid, Regulator or Utility
Day 9: Innovation in Last-Mile Delivery
Day 10: Strategy Clinics & Final Presentations