Organisational level – Observable/measurable changes on
household energy activities incorporated in organisational planning and activity implementation
objectives achieved through efficient and effective planning and implementation of household
energy activities.
capacity built in the organisation to apply gender aspects in order to implement sustainable energy
activities for improved livelihoods
follow-up plans and activities undertaken at organisational and community level, as well as
establishment or strengthening of networking activities in the energy sector.
established or improved flow of information and exchange of skills and expertise among
organisations and communities.
Policy changes at organisational and national level
organisations and communities develop and promote best practices which can be used to influence
government policy
establish or strengthen strategies to make household energy an important issue in the national
agenda and in budgeting for government energy activities.
6 Some Hints for Successful Learning Sessions
This manual assumes a participatory approach to training which is based on the assumption that people
learn more when their own knowledge and capacity is recognised. This, therefore, influences the choice of
methods used in training.
The facilitator should prepare for the training using the following questions as guidelines:
Why train?
What component of training should be dealt with and at what time?
How should training be undertaken?
Who is to be trained?
When should the training be carried out? (e.g., after consultation with partner organisations to
agree on suitable dates)
Which logistical format should guide the trainer during preparation? (e.g., objectives, materials
needed, time, procedure, content).
Where should the training be carried out?
How should we evaluate effectiveness of training?
Your check list
1. Characteristics of the trainees
• Literacy level
• Age group
• Level of experience
• Level of interest (e.g., use exercises to stimulate interest)
• Constitution of the group (socio-economic status, and representation of men, women and
children where necessary)
• Expectations of the group
• Norms and values of the participating society
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