UNFCCC Workshop on TNAsBonn, Germany1 June 2011

Elmer Holt Economist, United States Department of Energy

Office of Policy and International Affairs and

Vice Chair, Climate Technology Initiative (CTI)

In 1998, the CTI introduced a related concept known as the Cooperative Technology Implementation Plans or CTIPs for developing countries

Development of CTI Methodology for Technology Needs Assessments in 2000.

CTI played an active role in the “technology transfer consultative process” under the UNFCCC (Decision 4/CP.4) which produced the five theme Framework for Meaningful and Effective Actions to Enhance the Implementation of Article 4.5 agreed to in Marrakesh in 2001 (Decision 4/CP.7)

Prepared the first guidance document on conducting TNAs in 2000

This document was supplied by UNDP to Parties conducting TNAs in 2001

Worked closely with UNDP on subsequent versions of TNA Handbook to the present

Provided technical assistance to countries working on their TNAs beginning in 2001.

Conducted Capacity Building TNA Workshops starting in 2002

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Development of methodological approaches to TNAs in partnership with relevant international organizations;

Exchange of experiences about the use and development of successful approaches to conducting TNAs under varying circumstances; and,

Facilitating interaction between governments, agencies, business, and relevant international and other organizations on TNAs.

Bolivia (TNA) China (TNA-like process) Georgia (CTIP) Ghana (TNA) India (CTIP) Malawi (TNA) Nigeria (CTIP) SADC Countries (TNA and CTIP)

Engagement of vested stakeholders from private industry that could provide tangible examples of the “business case” for technology transfer and implementation.

Presentation during stakeholder’s meeting by owner of sugar cane plant who had invested in bagasse fired cogeneration provided realism.

Hearing from someone who had put their own capital at risk instills confidence and encourages replication.

CTI engagement provides example of effective collaboration on specific technology questions & needs.

Malawi had identified several small-scale renewable energy applications as a priority.

Drawing upon its network of technical resources, including the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the CTI added value by providing technology-specific information and insights to strengthen the technical content of the TNA.

Highlighted the value of creating and accessing informal networks on specific technical areas – can be both North-South and South South.

Effective leadership within government made it possible to convene a broad, and senior level stakeholder process.

Stakeholder participants included representatives from implementing organizations that could influence policy decisions, resource allocation, and project implementation, including regulatory agencies and utilities – engaging “movers and shakers”

This inclusive stakeholder process that included key individuals who could inform and had the authority to make resource decisions allowed CTI’s engagement to be far more effective.

Cannot stress enough the positive impact that dynamic, focused individuals can have on the TNA process – particularly when they stay engaged during the entire process.

William Kojo Agyemang Bonsu’s leading role was a critical factor in producing Ghana’s exemplemary TNA

“Technology transfer should and will normally happen under mutually benefiting and reciprocally favourable terms of agreement. Ghana was able to successfully conduct a technology needs assessment for selected sectors of our economy with technical assistance provided through the CTI. Working in collaboration with the CTI made this process more efficient and effective. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the CTI during the implementation stages of the technology needs assessment results.”

William Kojo Agyemang-BonsuPreviously with the Environmental Protection Agency of

Ghana and Prior Chair of Expert Group on Technology Transfer

Beijing China in September 2002 – drawing extensively upon Chinese experts to share information and lessons learned.

Trinidad and Tobago in October 2003 – jointly sponsored by CTI and UNDP – provided recommendations for a section in the TNA Methodology Handbook on adaptation that was issued in the first quarter of 2004.

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20-21 October 2003 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

CTI workshop on Technology Needs Assessment and Technology Information for the Caribbean Region

create a living dynamic document build capacity provided realism importance of creating and accessing

informal networks on specific technical areas – can be both North-South and South South

must engage “movers and shakers” positive impact that dynamic, focused

individuals can have on the TNA process – particularly when they stay engaged during the entire process.

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