Six thematic regional seminars will be organised on the projects' developments and on the energy sector in ACP countries, in order to contribute to the dissemination of results, best practices and networking amongst project implementing bodies.

1st Regional Seminar: Preparation and implementation of energy projects and launch of the new ACP- EU Energy Facility

23 - 24 November 2009 - Maputo, Mozambique

2nd Regional Seminar: Preparation and implementation of energy projects and launch of the new ACP- EU Energy Facility

19 - 20 January - Douala, Cameroun

3rd Regional Seminar: EF I Projects at mid-term: Implementation and achievements to date

23-24 March - Nairobi, Kenya

4th Regional Seminar: The Energy Facility towards the global challenges of 2012 - Sustainable Energy for All

17 - 18 November - Dakar, Senegal

Target group: Project partners, interested applicants and stakeholders within the energy sectors of Southern Africa and EU.

The first two Regional Seminars aimed at promoting good practices regarding the preparation, launch and implementation of energy projects, based on the experience of the already ongoing projects within the Energy Facility and at providing detailed information on the new launch of the Second Energy Facility and its Call for Proposals. During the seminars, the stakeholders, partners and potential project applicants enjoyed the opportunity to network and share knowledge and explore possibilities for further cooperation.