Sparknet E-ConferencesSparknet is a multi-stakeholder interactive
Knowledge Network focusing on how people, in the context of acute
poverty, can gain access to better energy services and improve
their livelihoods.
The network aims to make available resources for policy makers,
companies, and civil society on energy poverty in Southern and East
Africa. These are published through the network website www.sparknet.info. Sparknet focuses on three key
themes - Health, Gender and Forestry - and the relationship of
these issues with energy poverty. Outputs include country overviews, scenario analyses, and policy
assessments. Two e-conferences were held during the project -
one on the scenarios (see Sparknet Scenario Conference), and another
on policies (see Sparknet Policy Conference).
Conference dates
What is an e-conference?
An e-conference is one which will be held online via the internet
(without any travelling or meeting face to face). While a physical
meeting is certainly to be preferred, the online format allows for
greater flexibility, much lower costs, and wider involvement of
stakeholders. Another advantage is that people can 'attend' the
conference while continuing their normal work, dedicating an hour
or two to the conference early morning or each evening for example.
Our e-conference will happen by email, supported by papers and
other documentation to be made available on our website. After the
conference, proceedings will be prepared and circulated.
Participation in our e-conferences is free, and no travelling or
accommodation is needed. We are also not inviting submission new
papers to this conference, although we welcome your contributions
(in the form of mini-papers / notes / questions / suggestions)
during discussions.
Questions?
Email Teo Sanchez on
Teodoro.Sanchez@... or Grant Ballard-Tremeer on
grant@...
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