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ECOWAS Energy specialized Institutions and Agencies Task ERERA to Launch The Second Phase of Power Market

The seventh coordination meeting of ECOWAS specialized institutions and agencies in charge of energy, ended in Accra on 21st May 2021 with pertinent recommendations and decisions towards achieving energy security in West Africa. The Accra meeting was presided over by the ECOWAS Commissioner for Energy and Mines, Mr. Sédiko Douka.

May 28: ECOWAS Commemorates 46th Anniversary

May 28: ECOWAS Commemorates 46th Anniversary

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) commemorates its 46th Anniversary today, May 28, 2021. Forty-Six years ago in Lagos, Nigeria, the leaders of West Africa signed the Lagos Treaty establishing ECOWAS with the aim of integrating the region economically to better the lives of its peoples.

ECREEE Slashes Over Two-tonnes of Carbon Emission in Cabo Verde

ECREEE - Praia, - 11th May 2021 -The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in partnership with the Global Environmental Facility recently implemented ten demonstrative renewable energy projects in Cabo Verde worth $ 8.6 million.  The GEF Cabo Verde IV project dubbed “Market promotion of small and medium scale renewable energy systems” was executed in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Energy of Cabo Verde. 

ECREEE ORGANIZES WORKSHOP TARGETING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ECOWAS

ECREEE, in collaboration with partners organizes a virtual workshop on Multi-Country Regional Project on the theme leapfrogging to Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Lighting, Refrigerators and Room Air Conditioners in the ECOWAS Member States.
 

ECREEE SUPPORTS CABO VERDE TO RENEW GRID EMISSION FACTOR AND STANDARDIZED BASELINE

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) through technical support from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Regional Collaboration Center (RCC) in Lome, and National experts, has supported the Government of Cabo Verde to update and renew the country’s Grid Emission Factor (GEF) and Standardized Baseline (SB).

Virtual West African Power and Energy Cooperation Conference (WAPECC)

Under the high patronage of H.E Minister of the Federal Ministry of Power of Nigeria and with the support of the Economic Community of West African States, Konect Group are proud to present the second edition of the  West African Power and Energy Cooperation Conference (WAPECC 21) which will take place virtually from 3rd – 4th  June 2021.

ECOWAS CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, CALLS FOR AN EQUAL GENDER FUTURE IN A POST-COVID WORLD

The ECOWAS Commission joined the international community in observing the international women’s day. March 8 was set aside by the international community to reflect on and commemorate the achievements made by women globally. The ECOWAS Commemoration took place virtually through videoconference, was attended by important dignitaries of the ECOWAS Commission. During the commemoration, the ECOWAS commission also recognises its statutory female staff and the Amazons.
 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: REGIONAL TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON BIOENERGY

REGIONAL TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON BIOENERGY (BIODIGESTER AND BIOGAS PRODUCTION) FOR ECOWAS ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES (NIGERIA, GHANA, LIBERIA, SIERRA LEONE, THE GAMBIA) + GUINEA BISSAU AND CABO VERDE

SONGHAI CENTER, PORTO NOVO, BENIN (March 29, 2021 - April 9, 2021)

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