Energy Conservation Cooperation Between
Makerere University's Faculty of Technology (FOT) and East African
Energy Conservation Alliance (EAECA)
Compiled by Editor In Chief
:
In pursuance of promoting energy issues and its conservation, EAECA
and FOT signed a memorandum of understanding early in 2004, to:
Achieve good practices in design, installation, operation and
maintenance;
Enhance information flow on renewables and penetrate new
markets;
Increase awareness of all on saving methods and benefits;
Promote environmental benefits appreciation amongst
stakeholders;
Develop a sustainable renewable energy industry; and,
Build capacity for training at FOT.
In so doing, develop an Energy Centre for training, testing and
certification of equipment for conformance to Uganda National Bureau of
Standards (UNBS) expectations.
Agreed under the conditions as hereinafter cited:
FOT to support EAECA projects;
EAECA to network with NGOs, teaching institutions and
governments of the developed world for technology transfer;
EAECA to seek donor support for FOT capacity building;
FOT to promote energy conservation training and research in
Uganda;
FOT to develop and incorporate energy issues as part of core
curriculum content;
EAECA to link FOT with private sector locally and beyond for training;
EAECA to provide administrative support;
Both parties will hold joint responsibility for manpower,
facilities and their maintenance; and,
This agreement remaining valid for as long as both parties
consent, with attachments thereto, or with revisions as may be
agreed, otherwise, agreeing on conditions of termination.
The signatories to the above understanding were Dr. B. Nawangwe and Mr.
Charles Nangosia for FOT and EAECA respectively.
