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ENHANCING CONSUMER PARTICIPATION IN REGULATORY REFORMS IN ELECTRICITY
SECTOR:INITIATIVE TO EMPOWER CONSUMERS FOR INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE IN ELECTRICITY SECTOR
DANIEL ASHER, CUTS NAIROBI
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Presentation OutlineThe Project
Goals and ObjectiveTarget BeneficiariesWhat Project intends to doIssues Project will Not coverActivitiesOutcomeMajor Expected Challenges
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Project Goal: Create long term capacity of CSOs to contribute to the regulations in electricity sector.
Project Objective: Facilitate effective consumer representation in policy formulation and regulation process in Kenya and Tanzania
Target Group/ Beneficiaries; Household Consumers, SMEs, CSOs, grassroots consumer groups, media, policymakers, ERC, Distribution
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What the project intends to doTrain CSOs to participate in policy
formulation and regulatory processes
Develop a mechanism to take the views from grassroots to the policy level and vice-versa
Promote consumers’ interventions on tariff, quality of service and complaint handling procedure
Creation of a regional network on Electricity
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Issues the project will not coverIndividual consumer grievances except systematic
issues
Rural Electrification and power availability issues
Subsidy or cross subsidy issues
Environmental and social Issues
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ActivitiesLiterature Review and Field Research
Field Research to be conducted in Tanzania: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru & Kisumu, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Musoma, Tanga (May 2013)
Data analysis (June 2013) Country Report draft to be presented
at NRG-II (June 2013) Review of draft report (July 2013) Preparation of policy brief (August
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Territorial Training Meetings (TTM)Planning TTM + NRG-II (August 2013)
Start: (Mid-September): Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Musoma, Tanga.
NRG-II conducted afternoon session in Nairobi & Dar es Salaam only
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Agenda for territorial meetingsissues of electricity regulation/ reforms and avenues
for consumer consultationthe role of Consumers in the Regulationconsumer views on opportunities and challenges for
engagement in electricity regulation process
NRG Agenda (TT): Presentation of research findingsTraining on policy advocacy skills and strategies Validation of draft country research reports;Discussion of draft policy brief
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Grassroots Interface Meetings (GIM): Nairobi , Kisumu Nakuru, Mombasa. Dar, Mwanza,
Musoma, Tanga
Eight grassroots interface meetings in each country,
Two GIM organized per week for 4 weeks.
Objectives:Training on role of consumers in electricity reforms
and redress mechanisms
Dissemination of Country Research Report findings
Advocacy skills training 9
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National Policy Forum Kenya: Nairobi
Dissemination findings and policy recommendations
Presenting advocacy document to policy makers & regulators on impacts of regulatory reforms in electricity sector on the consumers
Media awareness raising on issues involved 10
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Expected Project Outcomes: Enhanced awareness and understanding on
electricity regulation processes & reforms.Better comprehension by CSOs on policy
issues on electricity reforms.Enhanced understanding by policymakers &
regulators on consumer’s needs and demands.
Establishment of a mechanism of communication between consumers, policy makers, regulator and distribution companies to discuss electricity reforms.
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Major ChallengesActivities are conducted within time limits
Constitution of a sound and active PAC/RG
Monitoring the project activities
Govt. and regulatory bodies provide the required support