Making Markets Work – Session 3

Making Markets Work | Models for Private Sector Engagement in Humanitarian Energy

Session 3: Collaboration models to develop energy markets: ‘Market-based approaches’ vs ‘Procure and distribute’’

Facilitator

Thomas Fohgrub, Strategic Lead, Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Situations of Displacement (GPA) UNITAR Thomas is the Strategic Lead of the Coordination Unit for the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Situations of Displacement. Individual’s experience in the humanitarian/energy sector: Thomas is working on the goal to provide every displaced person access to sustainable energy by 2030 since 2017. Before that, Thomas served in various capacities for the German Government. He holds an MA in European Studies and a PhD in Management Consulting Organization’s experience in the humanitarian/energy sector: The GPA is the central global platform for actions to reach SDG7 in displacement settings and a long-standing partner of the SCC.

Panelists

		H.R.H. Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Senior Advisor on Private Sector Partnerships, UNHCR HQ H.R.H. Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme is Senior Advisor on Private Sector Partnerships to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) with a mission to find private sector solutions that boost the self-reliance of refugees. Jaime develops opportunities for partnerships in livelihoods, water & sanitation, shelter, connectivity, education and access to finance. He currently leads the Clean Energy Challenge to bring renewable energy solutions to refugees, host communities and UNHCR operations. Jaime has an extensive diplomatic career in forging partnerships for innovative solutions to complex global challenges. As the Ambassador of the Netherlands to the Holy See (Vatican, under the leadership of Pope Francis) he partnered on peace negotiations, climate action and forced migration. As Special Envoy for Natural Resources, he initiated the Responsible Mining Index and set up conflict-free supply chains of metals and minerals in the DRC with the private sector and civil society. He was selected to be a member of the Cabinet of the European Commissioner for Competition, worked in the field as Political Advisor to the Dutch Commander of the NATO Peacekeeping Mission in Afghanistan and helped set up the Netherlands Embassy in Iraq. He has held various other roles in MENA, Africa and Latin America. Born in the Netherlands, Jaime holds an MA from Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a BA from Brown University. He is married with two young daughters.
		Charlotte Heffer, Director of Partnerships, d.light Charlotte is the Director of Partnerships for Africa at d.light. At d.light, Charlotte manages strategic partnerships across the African continent, providing operational support services to off-grid solar start-ups to enable them to grow. Charlotte is the Gender Equality Champion for d.light, and also manages sustainability projects related to electronic waste. Before moving to the off-grid solar sector, Charlotte worked on climate change mitigation and environmental management projects in Latin America. Charlotte sits on the Board of Directors for GOGLA. Individual’s experience in the humanitarian/energy sector: Charlotte has a keen interest in increasing access to modern energy services in displacement settings through market-based approaches. She has spoken at several events on the theme, and coordinates with d.light country teams working in humanitarian settings. Organization’s experience in the humanitarian/energy sector: d.light has sales agents working in refugee camps in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania: some in a purely market-driven manner, and others due to donor funded RBF programmes.
		Paul McCallion, Senior Energy & Environment Officer, UNHCR Bangladesh Paul McCallion in Head of the Energy & Environment for UNHCR in Cox’s Bazar Bangladesh. Paul head’s up the team that provide E&E support to 440’000 refugees in Bangladesh. Activities include, fuel and fuel efficiency projects delivery, water network restoration, solar hybrid installation in camps, street light mapping, reforestation in camps, Peer 2 Peer piloting, nature and mechanical based solutions for lightning protection, conservation of indigenous wildlife at camp boundaries supporting UNHCR protection mandate for refugees, capacity development on energy for partners and the E&E unit are currently work with various private sector actors on new pilots or refinements to projects post lessoned learned. Since 2019 the unit has been responding on the ‘Stay Safe and Deliver’ Covid-19 response with the electrification of existing and new health facilities. Individual’s experience in the humanitarian/energy sector: Paul has worked in the electrical engineering sector for 10 years covering domestic, commercial and industrial installation, PLC & BMS system plus testing and commissioning. He worked in the development sector covering ICT installations, micro hydro, solar installation and emergency response for energy related support working in 30 countries. Organization’s experience in the humanitarian/energy sector: Since 2014 Paul has worked for UNHCR providing technical support remotely and on ground covering energy support needs in Rwanda, Bangladesh, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nepal, Pakistan and Jordan. In 2019 he took over the E&E unit in Bangladesh. UNHCR Bangladesh Operation is currently the pilot for UNHCR on “Climate Action” in the Asia Pacific region