Insights and Lessons from Global JETP Experiences

As Senegal embarks on its journey toward a sustainable energy future through the historic Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), civil society has a critical role to play in shaping this transformation. With €2.5 billion committed by global partners, this initiative is set to significantly expand the role of renewable energy in Senegal, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and ensuring a just transition for all.

But how can civil society organizations (CSOs) effectively engage in this process and influence the decision-making?

What was covered

• CSO experiences from Vietnam, South Africa, and Indonesia: Lessons learned, challenges faced, and opportunities seized in their JETP journeys.
• Government perspectives from these countries on engaging with civil society in the design and implementation of energy transition plans.
• Actionable insights for Senegalese CSOs on how to ensure transparency, citizen rights, and accountability in the JETP process, and how to align it with Senegal's renewable energy goals.

Key speakers 

• Birgit Strube: Head of the Climate Partnership Division, BMZ (German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development)
• Awa Ndione Sène: Coordination and Monitoring Unit for the JETP (UCS-JETP) - Ministry of Energy, Petroleum, and Mines
• Blessing Manale: Executive head, consensus building and outreach at the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) - South Africa
• Abraham Octama Halim: Power System Analyst at Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) - Indonesia
• Fatima Diallo: Executive director at CRADESC and Lead of the Civil Society Actors Platform for a Just Energy Transition in Senegal (PACTEJ) - Senegal

Moderator: Nafi Chinery - NRGI Africa Director

Organizing and Facilitating: Aida Diop - Senegal Senior program officer;  Ousmane Touré - Communications officer