Project Info
Project Code
0809S
Tranche
T06
Tranche Type
Regular
Status
Closed
Title
Global energy network for urban settlements: promoting energy access for the urban poor worldwide
Entities
Implementing Entity (Lead)
UNHABITAT
Collaborating DA Entities
ECLAC
ESCAP
Financial and Evaluation Info
Total Budget
$445,000.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No
Countries and Regions
Areas of Work
Thematic Clusters
Energy
Objective and Expected Outcomes
Objective
To encourage and support the design and implementation of energy-access programmes and projects for the urban poor worldwide through the exchanged and dissemination of best practices and technologies, awareness creation, advocacy, tools development, knowledge management and capacity-building
Expected Outcome 1
Increased level of knowledge among policymakers, municipal managers and within informal settlements in cities of developing countries on how best to address the issues the urban poor face in terms of having access to clean modern energy
Expected Outcome 2
Improved capabilities within the urban energy community to more effectively and efficiently respond to the energy challenges faced by the urban poor through strengthened South-South collaboration and North-South exchange of knowledge, expertise and collaboration
Expected Outcome 3
Increased application of programs and projects addressing the unique characteristics and elements of improving energy access for the urban poor within the UN system and the wider international development community