PSC MEETING Quarter 1 Year 2018 and Project

PSC MEETING Quarter 1 - Year 2018 (and Project Activity Overview) Project Name: Promoting Production and Utilisation of Biogas from Agro-Waste in South- Eastern Botswana Project Manager: BABOLOKI AUTLWETSE Email: baboloki. autlwetse@undp. org Project Engineer: LUDO MOROKA Email: ludo. moroka@undp. org Tel: 3607577/579

OUTLINE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Standard Project Details Project site Project objective Project Targets Narrative Report Implementation Analysis

1. Standard Project Details:

2. Project Site

3. Project Objective The objective of the project is: • To facilitate low-carbon investments and public-private partnerships in the production and utilization of biogas from agro-waste in the districts of South-eastern Botswana - The project will facilitate the most practical and affordable biogas technology that can meet the operational conditions in Botswana and address the most critical waste issues and energy demands.

4. Project Targets at all levels (number of small, medium, large scale digesters) and substrate availability • One thousand (1, 000) small-scale biogas digesters constructed and operational. • Three medium-sized biogas digesters constructed and operational. • Finalised proposal to construct a centralised biogas digester of an estimated 15, 000 m 3 or larger with facility to upgrade to biomethane and utilisation. • At least 3, 000 m 3 biogas per annum and 3 MW of electricity installed.

5. Narrative Report STATUS KEY On track/ normal Off track/delayed Achieved/done Outcome 1: Increased capacity of Government, private sector and community stakeholders to develop, finance and implement PPPs in the agro-waste sector OUTPUT PROGRESS Targets, baseline & indicators Output 1. 1 Specific guidelines and standards on low-carbon alternatives and utilisation technologies for agro-waste and wastewater developed and disseminated to all relevant stakeholders in the sector. Baseline: 0 1. 1. 1 Establishment of a multi-stakeholder platform (MSP) to define guidelines and standards (national level); regular stakeholder meetings. Target: 1 1. 1. 2 Indicator: Implementation Status: ON TRACK Delayed Organise short workshops with sector experts to introduce new approaches and technologies. Output 1. 2: Framework agreement for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the waste sector adopted and disseminated. 1. 2. 1 Develop waste to energy PPP framework agreement for use in PPPs 1. 2. 2 Invite waste to energy PPPs Experts from other countries to share latest developments/practices on waste management Output 1. 3: Training conducted for all relevant stakeholders on the new guidelines and PPP framework agreement (1. 1. and 1. 2) 1. 3. 1 Meetings conducted to finalise Mo. U with Training Institute that will facilitate training and capacity development on PPPs. 1. 3. 2 Develop training materials on the new guidelines and waste to energy PPP framework agreement 1. 3. 3 Print training materials on the new guidelines and waste to energy PPP framework agreement 1. 3. 4 Conduct training on the developed PPP framework and guidelines Baseline: 0 Indicator: Target: 3 ON TRACK Baseline: None Indicator: ON TRACK Target: 3

5. Narrative Report continued Outcome 2: Increased investment in clean-energy technologies and low-carbon practices in the agro-waste sector. OUTPUT PROGRESS Output 2. 2 : Training conducted for training institution facilitators and masons for small scale digester construction 2. 2. 1. Develop curriculum for training masons on biogas digester construction, operation and maintenance of small scale digesters. 2. 2. 2 Capacitate 40 masons to construct, operate and maintain small scale biogas digesters at CITF. 2. 2. 3 Facilitate training of CITF Instructors on construction, operation and maintenance of small scale digesters Output 2. 3 Robust research undertaken on the biogas technology 2. 3. 1 Develop a research agenda on the biogas technology 2. 3. 2 Undertake research on the technical, social and economic aspects of the technology Output 2. 4 Updated regulations developed and adopted for the successful monitoring of effluent flows and by-product waste in all abattoirs in the country, including launch of a “green certification” 2. 4. 1 Develop regulations and monitor effluent flows and by-product waste in all abattoirs 2. 4. 2 Develop and pilot green certification protocol to be adopted by sector stakeholders. Output 2. 5 Support provided to the Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control (DWMPC) and District Council authorities to improve monitoring and enforcement of Trade Effluent Agreements between industries and local authorities 2. 5. 1 Capacitate DWMPC/WUC/Councils to monitor and enforce trade effluent agreements 2. 5. 2 Support DWMPC/WUC/Councils activities that strengthen monitoring and enforcement of trade effluent agreements Targets, baseline & indicators Implementation Status: Baseline: 0 Indicator: DELAYED Target: 40 Baseline: None Indicator: Target: ON TRACK Baseline: None Indicator: ON TRACK Target: Baseline: None Indicator: Target: ON TRACK

5. Narrative Report continued Outcome 2: Increased investment in clean-energy technologies and low-carbon practices in the agro-waste sector. OUTPUT PROGRESS Output 2. 5 Support provided to the Department of Waste Management and Pollution Control (DWMPC) and District Council authorities to improve monitoring and enforcement of Trade Effluent Agreements between industries and local authorities Targets, baseline & indicators 2. 5. 1 Capacitate DWMPC/WUC/Councils to monitor and enforce trade effluent agreements Target: Implementation Status: Baseline: Zero Indicator: ON TRACK 2. 5. 2 Support DWMPC/WUC/Councils activities that strengthen monitoring and enforcement of trade effluent agreements Output 2. 6 Corrective EIA measures implemented 2. 6. 1 DWMPC and Councils to monitor the implementation of EIA through project visits. Output 2. 7 Dedicated investment facilitation platform on low-carbon wasteutilisation technologies established at BITRI, and operational with independent budget 2. 7. 1 Train Financing Institutions and Project stakeholders on agro-waste-to-energy projects to enhance best practices in assessing and financing agro-waste projects Baseline: None Indicator: Target: ON TRACK Baseline: None ON TRACK Indicator: Target: 1 2. 7. 2 Organize consultation workshops to identify options for the setting up of an investmentfacilitation platform or similar structure. Output 2. 8: Level playing field created for all energy providers and REFIT in place Baseline: None 2. 8. 1 Facilitate development and implementation of REFIT Indicator: 2. 8. 2 Engage REFIT Experts to share experiences from other countries on REFIT Target: 3 ON TRACK

5. Narrative Report continued Outcome 2: Increased investment in clean-energy technologies and low-carbon practices in the agro-waste sector. OUTPUT PROGRESS Output 2. 9 Sensitisation campaign conducted with district councils, stakeholder and community groups in targeted biogas plant sites Targets, baseline & indicators 2. 9. 1 Raise awareness on biogas production and utilisation, employment opportunities, agriculture and energy use. Indicator: Output 2. 10 Feasibility study undertaken for small-scale biogas digester component Target: Baseline: None Indicator: Target: Implementation Status: Baseline: Zero ON TRACK DELAYED 2. 10. 1 Undertake market/feasibility study for small scale digesters. Output 2. 11 Business plan developed for the three potential medium-scale biogas sites near agro-industrial plants with potential off-take uses analysed. 2. 11. 1 Develop business plans for potential sites identified for medium sized digesters (3 per site). The most suitable proposal will be selected by PPPs to undertake a complete feasibility study. 2. 11. 2 Advert made for Consultants (international and local) to develop business plans at the three sites. 2. 11. 3 Consultants or technology providers identified to perform feasibility study for each of the 3 medium sized digesters. Baseline: None ON TRACK Indicator: Target: 3 Output 2. 12: Environmental impact assessment of selected biogas sites completed Baseline: None 2. 8. 1 EIAs conducted for each medium sized digester site in line with Government policy. Indicator: Target: 3 ON TRACK

5. Narrative Report continued Outcome 2: Increased investment in clean-energy technologies and low-carbon practices in the agro-waste sector. OUTPUT PROGRESS Output 2. 13 Legal establishment of biogas operators based on public-private partnerships and concessional agreements with chosen agro-industrial partners (including guaranteed supply of substrate and purchase agreement for supply of biogas). Targets, baseline & indicators 2. 13. 1 Facilitate establishment of PPPs and capacitate partners on the PPP model when required. Target: Implementation Status: Baseline: Zero Indicator: ON TRACK 2. 13. 2 Prepare and develop sample PPP contracts and incorporate best practices from similar projects Output 2. 14 Construction and commissioning of biogas plants 2. 14. 1 Construct 28 small scale digesters for demonstration of the technology in all sub districts (2 per sub district) 2. 14. 2 Facilitate monitoring construction of 300 small scale biogas plants, ensure commissioning and operation. 2. 14. 3 Facilitate monitoring the construction of 3 medium scale biogas plants, ensure commissioning and operation. Baseline: None Indicator: DELAYED Target: 300

5. Narrative Report continued Outcome 3: Increased investment in less GHG-intensive energy systems using biogas. Targets, baseline & indicators OUTPUT PROGRESS Output 3. 1: Partnership established between biogas plant operators and selected district councils for supply and purchase of biogas from the plants. 3. 1. 1 Facilitate meetings with operators, councils, BERA, BPC and other stakeholders to forge agreements on purchase of biogas Implementation Status: Baseline: Indicator: ON TRACK Target: . 3. 1. 2 Facilitate capacity building on utilization of biogas (technical and financial) within the partnership forged between stakeholders Output 3. 2: District council staff trained on the biogas-utilisation technologies selected for investment, including operations and maintenance. 3. 2. 1 Facilitate training of stakeholders implementing medium sized digesters on the technology/design selected used. 3. 2. 2 Develop and print gender-sensitive training materials to be used to train male and female masons. Baseline: Indicator: ON TRACK Target:

6. Implementation Analysis - Challenges, Opportunities, Lessons & Recommendations Challenges - Slow in signing of Mo. U (between BITRI and CITF) to facilitate training of Masons. Opportunities - Small scale digesters (demonstrations) at strategic points within sub-districts - Biogas Project display at various Agric shows within the project area Adaptive management being implemented to enhance delivery of outcomes - Use of combined events that covers different subcomponents of the project Actions necessary for consolidation and sustainability of results - Establishment of buy in from Project Partners is an ongoing exercise to encourage project ownership and publicity. More publicity of project activities through one on one meetings with stakeholders.

6. Implementation Analysis - Challenges, Opportunities, Lessons & Recommendations Lessons learnt • Need to work with existing structures to ensure sustainability after the project • Buy in from end users should be ensured so that digesters don’t remain white elephants after the project Recommendations (by Project Team & Project Board) • Fast tracking of small scale demonstration digesters in sub-districts (2 per sub district) to ensure publicity

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