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Introduction to ICTP and workshop objectives, all tracks combined

Brief presentation (~1-2 min) by all trainers and participants

This lecture serves as an introduction to geospatial electrification modelling. It introduces the concepts of energy access, GIS and geospatial modelling efforts.

In this exercise the participants will use the GEP Explorer to examine electrification investment scenarios, and the importance of input levers

This lecture serves as an introduction to general GIS concepts and operations

In this exercise the participants will get acquainted to working with GIS (using QGIS) in general, and vector data in particular. Focusing on energy-related data.

This lecture serves as an introduction to general GIS concepts and operations

In this exercise the participants will get acquainted to working with GIS (using QGIS) in general, and raster data in particular. Focusing on energy-related data.

This lecture explains how the GIS data is used to determine the least-cost technology options in the electrification analysis. 

This lecture serves to introduce three open platforms, containing energy-related geospatial data.

In this exercise the participants will collect GIS data available online, to be used in their geospatial electrification analysis.

This lecture introduces the processes and the programming language (Python) behind the electrification tool.

In this exercise the participants the participants will familiarize themselves with conducting a geospatial electrification analysis using the GEP Scenario Generator – OnSSET. This includes changing input variables, running the model and visualizing results.

This lecture explains more theory of modelling activities in general. How scenarios and sensitivity analysis is used and the link between science and policy.

In this exercise the participants will use the GEP Scenario Generator – OnSSET to run a scenario analysis, and assess the investment cost required to meet SDG7

This lecture explains in detail how the GEP Scenario Generator – OnSSET functions, the inputs of the tool and the methods that are built in to calculate the LCOE of all technologies.

In this exercise the participants will use the knowledge gained from the lectures and exercises to develop a tailored geospatial electrification analysis and presentation for their country.

In this exercise the participants will use the knowledge gained from the lectures and exercises to develop a tailored geospatial electrification analysis and presentation for their country.

This lecture covers the basics of how to communicate the results of a geospatial electrification analysis effectively, especially in the area of science-policy interface.

In this exercise the participants will use the knowledge gained from the lectures and exercises to develop a tailored geospatial electrification analysis and presentation for their country.

An overview of GIS planning for electrification and different modeling tools

In this exercise the participants will use the knowledge gained from the lectures and exercises to develop a tailored geospatial electrification analysis and presentation for their country.

NRECA's model for geospatial platform development and electrification analysis

In this exercise the participants will use the knowledge gained from the lectures and exercises to develop a tailored geospatial electrification analysis and presentation for their country.

Participants presentation of their tailored geospatial electrification study. 10 min each.

The REM model

George Thompson,  Acting Division Director, Programmes Division, International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)

Thomas Alfstad,  Adviser for Sustainable Development Strategies, UNDESA

Holger Rogner , Director the OpTIMUS community
● Open Tools Integrated Modelling and Upskilling for Sustainable Development

Chiara Rogate ,  Energy Specialist,  ESMAP, World Bank Group
● SDG 7 Access - Reinforcing country relevance and capacity development and the Global Electrification Platform

Ilse Berdellans-Escobar,  Planning and Economics Studies Section, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
● Capacity building for nationally owned sustainable energy development

Thomas Alfstad , Adviser for Sustainable Development Strategies, UNDESA 
● Capacity building for integrated resource policy (CLEWs)

Discussion

Chair - Magda Moner, Joint Research Centre, European Commission

Daniel Russo, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
● Insights from a renewable energy perspective

Arthur Contejean, International Energy Agency (IEA)
● Insights from the World Energy Outlook

Dimitrios Mentis, World Resources Institute (WRI)
●  mapping platform to connect SDG 7 to sustainable development solutions

Discussion

Chair – Francesco Fuso Nerini, KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Holger Rogner, Director of the OpTIMUS community of practice
● What do governments need to know? Decades of planning partnership

Luca Petrarulo, Oxford Policy Management (OPM), UK
●  Principals to improve the efficacy of planning

Nicolina Linblad, Energy Access Consultant, World Bank
● The experience of the SDSummerSchool and EMP-Africa

Discussion

Chair - Vignesh Sridharan, KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

An electrification strategy of Afghanistan
●  Sulaiman Fayez, Kabul Polytechnic University, Afghanistan

An energy and climate mitigation strategy of Mongolia
●  Uyanga Gankhuyag, United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

Developing an R4IA2 Data Management Program for Ghana
● Frank Yeboah Dadzie, Ministry of Energy, Ghana

Chair: Elhadj Ezzahid Mohammed V University of Rabat, Morocco

Sulaiman Fayez, Kabul Polytechnic University, Afghanistan
● Challenges to overcome and lessons for others

Osama Saadeh, German Jordanian University (GJU) Jordan
● Initiatives to grow and house local knowledge

Eric Williams, KAPSARC Saudi Arabia
● A regional hub in a growing community of practice

Chair: Kasolo Nickson, Rural Electrification Agency, Uganda

Samba Sesay, University of Sierra Leone
● Developing a graduate program in energy investment modelling

Mamahloko Senatla (remotely), The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
● Building a center of scientific excellence in energy to promote development

Salisu Rabiu Isihak, Rural Electrification Agency, Nigeria
● The need for knowledge sharing and building capacity

Chair - Mark Howells, KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Uyanga Gankhuyag​, United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
● Regional needs, challenges and opportunities

Anjana Das, VITO formally Energy Modelling Unit, Indian Planning Commission, Ministry of Planning, the Government of India
● Bridging the gap between Europe and Asia

Sana Zulfiqar, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan
● Ensuring access to appropriate skills

Chair: Eunice Pereira Ramos, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Verónica Perna MIEM (Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining), Uruguay
● The energy transition in Uruguay 

Adriana Marques, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo,  Brazil
● Scaling analysis, education for local development 

Chair Taco Niet, SFU, Canada

Chip Friley, Consultant formally Brookhaven National Lab and energy modelling lead for the US DOE, USA
● Running a national energy modelling process to support decision making

Ioannis Kougias, Joint Research Centre, European Commission
● Building a bridge between northern research advances and southern needs


Paolo Carnevale, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM), Italy
● A new approach for Africa: Research, Partnerships, networking and knowledge dissemination

Chair: Alexandros Korkovelos, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Adrian Tompkins, Earth System Physics, International Centre for Theoretical Physics 
● The need for an open source, accessible ecosystem

Tim Sutton (remotely), Kartoza and Q-GIS
● Open source software and data management for excellence

Fernando de Cuadra García, Universidad Pontificia Comillas
● Academics and science for development - what is needed

Chair: Taco Niet, Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada

Selected Participant Reflections from MENA, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America

Chair: Ryan Hogarth, Oxford Policy Management (OPM), UK

Will Blyth (remotely), Department for International Development (DfID), UK
● Building a community of support agencies and the Round Table process

Thomas Alfstad, Adviser for Sustainable Development Strategies, UNDESA
● Building communities in country

Franziska Bock, Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Germany
● Sustainable partnerships: challenges, costs and benefits

Discussion

Holger Rogner - Director OpTIMUS community of practice

Silvia Francioso, global association for the off-grid solar energy industry (GOGLA)
● A view of industry: global association for the off-grid solar energy industry

Taco Niet, Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada
● The challenges of where to start - setting up an energy planning unit

Bertrand Ohene Asante, Ministry of Energy Ghana
● A view of a Government: Ministry of Energy Ghana

Ryan Hogarth, Oxford Policy Management
● EEG: A Research Program to Develop Knowledge for Development

Fadiel Ahjum, University of Cape Town, South Africa
● A view of a Southern University: University of Cape Town

Franziska Bock, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
● A view of a Support Agency: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Chair: Anjana Das, VITO, Belgium

Adrian Tompkins, Research Scientist, Earth System Physics, International Centre for Theoretical Physics

Chiara Rogate, Energy Specialist, World Bank Group, Energy Sector Management Assistance Program

Mark Howells, Director and Professor: division of Energy Systems  Analysis, Royal Institute of Technology