GSV2 LSC-Report-VPA1 - MyClimate

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types and demonstrated the benefits to the participants.
To make SHS affordable to the base of the pyramid, the Foundation designed various smaller systems such as
ST1& ST2, which are to be sold in cash and bigger systems sold in both credit with two to three years loan period
and cash with 10-20% discount. On top of this, Worku also explained the main benefits and advantages of solar
systems for rural people.
Following the project presentation, Ato Worku presented the basic concepts and objectives of carbon credits,
including CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) and PoA (Programme of Activities).
Questions and comments regarding the project: see section C.3.iii
Sustainable Development Matrix Exercise / Evaluation Form:
The meaning of each indicator of Blind Stakeholder Assessment Exercise was explained briefly to the participants
including the scoring (negative, neutral and positive). Then participants had been provided an sheet to mark on the
scoring in accordance with their understanding and perception as per each indicator.
After collecting their scoring result and summarizing the outcomes, both Worku and Samson moderated the
discussion on the scoring and questions rose on the general achievement of the Foundation. The parameters to
follow-up the indicators were discussed and participants agreed to use the proposed parameters. Main comments
are listed in section D.2.
Right after finalizing the discussion on the Sustainable Development Matrix, which had been held for 1,5 hours, the
participations were being asked to give their feedback through filling the Evaluation Form.
Closure of the meeting
Ato Samson Tsegaye awarded to Kes Asefa Leda, ST1 for his genuine support of the Foundation’s Solar Energy
Technicians during the installation of the first 131 Solar Home Systems in Bokaso. Finally, Ato Samson closed the
meeting at 1.00 pm thanking all the participants for their deliberation in the meeting and invited them to lunch.
2) Minutes of second meeting in Addis Ababa (29 th of June, 2010):
Place of the Meeting: Mines and Energy, Ethiopian Geological Survey Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Date and Time of the Meeting: June 29, 2010, from 9.45 am to 1.15 pm (excl. lunch)
Language of the Meeting: The Meeting was held in English language
Internal participants from project developer & myclimate (not incl. in participation list):
- Mr. Jurgen Wieland--------------------------- SEF (Germany/Switzerland)
- Ms. Franziska Heidenreich------------------ Project Manager Myclimate
- Ato Samson Tsegaye ------------------------ Director SEF
- Ato Worku Abebe------------------------------ Admin and Finance Head SEF
- Ms. Yikanu Ayalew-----------------------------Registrar and Minute Taker SEF
- Ms. Meron Abebe-------------------------------Registrar SEF
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