UNDP-led Biogas, Biomass and Solar South-South Trilateral Cooperation Project
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Participants on a field visit.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) -led Strategic Steering Committee meeting and summary workshop of the Biogas, Biomass and Solar South-south and Trilateral Cooperation Project was successfully held in Colombo recently with the participation of 30 key stakeholders from the Strategic Steering Committee Board.
The thematic focus was on presenting the project’s results and achievements, alongside an independent evaluation to assess lessons learned and provide recommendations for ensuring the project’s continued sustainability. Participants also engaged in a two-day visit to project sites in Wennappuwa, Kurunegala and Trincomalee, UNDP said in a media release.
The project, in partnership with the governments of China, Ethiopia and Sri Lanka, was implemented by the UNDP, with the aim of improving local access to clean and renewable energy in Ethiopia and Sri Lanka. The project also facilitated two-way exchanges of expertise and technologies, as well as mutual learning among China, Ethiopia and Sri Lanka.
The project was a collaboration between the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM), the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (MOST), the Ministry of Water and Energy of Ethiopia (MoWE), Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA), Administrative Centre for China’s Agenda 21 (ACCA21), China Agricultural University (CAU), coordinated by UNDP China and implemented by UNDP Ethiopia and Sri Lanka.
Under the banner of South-South and Trilateral Cooperation modality in Sri Lanka, UNDP Sri Lanka implemented the ‘Biogas, Biomass and Solar Trilateral Cooperation (TSSC) Project’ from 2019-2024.
Commenting on the impact of the project over the years at the summaryworkshop, Ms. Azusa Kubota, Resident Representative, UNDP Sri Lanka stated, “UNDP’s Biogas, Biomass, and Solar Trilateral Project exemplifies the success of South-South and triangular cooperation in promoting innovative development solutions and fostering transformative change towards net-zero development pathways.”
From the Chinese perspective, Chen Qizhen, Deputy Director General, ACCA21 noted, “Throughout the project implementation, we not only shared advanced technologies and experiences in the field of renewable energy with our partners, promoting technology transfer and innovation, but also jointly explored new paths to address energy poverty and advance green, low-carbon development.”
Adding to this, Ms. Charu Bist, Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP Ethiopia highlighted the impact in Ethiopia: “Ethiopia is the third-highest country in Sub-Saharan Africa facing electricity access deficits. Only around 35 per cent of its population is connected to on-grid electrification, with an additional 13 per cent utilising off-grid pre-electrification, resulting in a combined electricity access rate of 48 per cent. Addressing these energy disparities not only enhances social equality, particularly for vulnerable populations and women but also mitigates health issues, and improves access to essential services, education, and information.”
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