IN-SHP Newsletter

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The International Center on Small Hydro Power (IC-SHP) welcomes all members to December's newsletter. In this edition:

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IC-SHP News

The Regional Seminar on SHP Development for Africa was held in Harare, Zimbabwe

The regional seminar on small hydropower development for Africa was held from 28-29 November 2005 in Harare, Zimbabwe with the support of the IN-SHP, UNIDO and the Government of Zimbabwe. The seminar had participants from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries, and resource persons from all parts of the globe, especially those distinguished experts connected with the working of IN-SHP. Presentations were made by experienced personnel drawn from Power Mate International, MOEPD, IN-SHP, as well as other contributors with relevant experience and knowledge in SHP. There were also discussions of cooperation on SHP projects between China and Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe and other SADC countries during the seminar. It is expected, as the follow-up activity, a Chinese delegation of potential investors will visit these countries in the near future.

The 2nd Hydro Power for Today Conference ¨C Call for papers

Until the March, 15th the IC-SHP will accept papers for the 2 nd Hydro Power for Today Conference which is co-organized by International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP), International Centre for Hydropower (ICH) and endorsed by International Energy Agency (IEA) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). It will be held in Hangzhou (China) in April, 22 ¨C25, 2006 and it will provide the platform to discuss, exchange and formulate effective, sustainable hydropower policies, which address the needs of all concerned parties by bringing together hydropower developers, policymakers, think tanks, and representatives of the various stakeholders. For more details, contact: Mr. Wang Yansong: yansongwang@inshp.org or see our web page: www.inshp.org.

Happy Birthday IN-SHP!

Past December 12th was the eleventh anniversary of the International Network for Small Hydro Power.

In fact in December 1994, 23 countries and international organizations held a meeting in Hangzhou where they signed the Hangzhou Pronunciamento and announced the stablishment of IN-SHP with its headquarters, Hangzhou.

New Staff arrive at IN-CHP ¨C 2nd Part

During the last moths new staff came to the IC-SHP. Here we publish a short profile and the main activities of them.

Fulvio Bartolucci: Program Officer - Deputy Head of the China¡¯s Affairs Division Our Italian Program Officer has a background in international relations, a MA in Sustainable Development and quite an experience in international project development. His tasks cover a broad range, from strategic development of ICSHP activities to technology transfer programs, to project proposal drafting.

Erika Imhof: Program Officer - Multilateral Development Affairs Division Erika is a lawyer with a MA in International Relations, focus in the Latin American Region with experience in international contract law. She has been recruited to promote the creation of a Sub Center in the Region, give advice in IC-SHP legal issues and help in project proposals.

Li Huizhong: Accountant - Administration Department Nicholas is proficiency in accounting. He studied at the Zhejiang Gongshang (Industrial and commercial) University from 1998-2002 and also has work experience in the Holley Group.

Carlos Velasquez: Senior Program Officer - TCDC Division Carlos has a Masters degree on Electric Power Systems and over 30 years professional experience. His main tasks at IC-SHP will be to strenghten technical Center activities in Latin America and manage constitution of a Sub Center in these Region.

Zheng Yalai: International Trading Affairs Assistant - China¡¯s Affairs Division Melanie has a background in English language and international trade also had work experience in international trading. She has been recruited to assist in international trading affairs and translation.


Members' Forum

The Independent Power Producers' Association of Nepal (IPPAN) presents its new research activities

The Independent power Producers' Association is a Nepal based membership organization that its main purpose is to act a link between the private sector and government organizations to harness the immense hydropower potential for the economic growth of the country. During the 2005, the IPPAN conducted two research activities jointly with the Confederation of Indian Industries. One based on Rural Electrification in the South Asia Region (RESAR) and the other based on areas o cooperation between India and Nepal for Hydropower development. For more details, contact IPPAN. www.ippan.org.np, ippan@info.com.np.

Renewable Energy for development in Angola, with Humana, people to people movement

Humana people to people is a broad development movement with branches all over the world. They have been a spearhead of RE development, with the construction of the world¡¯s biggest windmill back in 1977. Their development work in Angola and technical skills offer a good base for hydropower development, in an area - Bié¦ Province - with high potential but little energy supply. ICSHP will be working in the next months to develop a joint program proposal to submit for funding. If interested in joining the program, or in partnering with Humana contact fulviobart@inshp.org.

The s.c.Rachitan Energy Product s.r.l. has recently finished a Pre-feasibility Study for small and micro hydropower station in the Arjoci village in Romania

The s.c. Rachitan Energy Product s.r.l. is a Romania based company that has recently finished a prefeasibility study for a micro hydropower station. The objective CHE ARJOCI will be located in Gorj county, Godinesti commune, Arjoci Village, at the confluence of the Orlea stream with the Tismana River in Romania, being 10 km downstream from the last small hydropower station Cerna, Motru, Tismana (Romania). It will ensure a higher social standard to the 150.000 people living in the area. For that purpose, a partnership with the local government was agreed upon. Nowadays, they are looking for sources of funding. If interested in the project contact erikaimhof@inshp.org.


Funding Opportunities

The Inter American Foundation Grant Program

The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) provides grants to nongovernmental and community-based organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean for innovative, sustainable and participatory self-help programs. The IAF primarily funds partnerships among grassroots and nonprofit organizations, businesses and local governments, directed at improving the quality of life of poor people and strengthening participation, accountability and democratic practices. More information: www.iaf.org or write us - erikaimhof@inshp.org.

The GVEP fund

Until January 31st, GVEP partner organizations can submit project proposals which are relevant to the country action of GVEP Member Countries. For more information on country actions and submission, see www.gvep.org or write us - fulviobart@inshp.org.


Upcoming events

1. Bangladesh National Workshop on Report Writing and Financial/Economic Analysis of CDM-able Projects including CDM Modalities, Procedures and PDD Evaluation - December 26-28, 2005 - Bangladesh, Dhaka
Contact information: Samuel Tumiwa, Energy Specialist, ADB
Tel: +632 632-6372, E-mail: stumiwa@adb.org;
Web: www.adb.org/Documents/Events/2005/Bangladesh-National-Workshop/default.asp

2. Water, Energy Technology and Environment Exhibition (Wetex 2006) January 14 ¨C 16 2006 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Contact: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.
Tel: +971 4 324 4444, Fax: +971 4 324 8111, E-mail: contracts@dewa.gov.ae;
Web: www.wetex.ae
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3. International Training Course on Modern Trends in Small Hydropower Project Development January 24 ¨C 4 February 2006 - Roorkee, India
For more information and application form, please download the brochure from
Web:http://www.ahec.org.in/brochureJan24-Feb04-2006.pdf.
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4. 2006 West Regional Technical Seminar on ¡°Hydraulic Analysis for Spillways¡± January 31, 2006 ¨C Las Vegas, Nevada
Contac: ASDSO
Tel: +1 859 257 5140, Fax: +1 859 323 1958;
Web: www.damsafety.org.

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IC-SHP
PO Box 202, Nanshan Road 136 Hangzhou 310002, China
Tel: +86 (0) 571 870 79 113, Fax: +86 (0) 571 870 233 53
Newsletter¡¯s contacts:
Erika Imhof - erikaimhof@inshp.org
Fulvio Bartolucci - fulviobart@inshp.org

IN-SHP Member Survey

In order to build a clearer idea about what type of assistance IN-SHP members need IC-SHP to provide, we have recently sent survey to all IN-SHP members. If you have not sent your response to us yet, please do so. If you have not yet received the survey from IC-SHP or if you have any questions, please contact Mr. Wang Yansong at hic@mail.hz.zj.cn

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