Contracting Authority: European Commission

Promoting Renewable Energy for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in the Philippines

ANNEX A.2 – Full application form1

Budget line: 21.0202002

Reference: EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH

Dossier No

(for official use only)

1 To obtain information about the deadline for submission, please see section 2.2 of the guidelines. 2 Any reference to European Union financing also refers to European Development Fund grants where applicable.

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Table of contents

1 General information ...... 3

2 The action ...... 3 2.1. Description of the action...... 3 2.1.1. Description (max 13 pages) ...... 3 2.1.2. Methodology (max 5 pages) ...... 15 2.1.3. Indicative action plan for implementing the action (max 4 pages) ...... 20 2.1.4. Sustainability of the action (max 3 pages) ...... 25 2.1.5. Logical Framework ...... 28 2.1.6. Budget, amount requested from the Contracting Authority and other expected sources of funding 28 2.2. Experience ...... 29

3 Associates participating in the action ...... 51

4 Declarations ...... 57 4.1. Declaration by the lead applicant (full application) ...... 57 4.2. Mandate (for co-applicant(s)) ...... 57

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 2 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc 1 General information

Reference of the call for Enter EuropeAid reference for the call for proposals proposals

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Name of the lead applicant United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Title of the action Renewable Energy Technology to Increase Value- Added of Seaweeds in Tawi-Tawi (RETS)

2 The action

2.1. Description of the action 2.1.1. Description (max 13 pages) Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost frontier of the Philippines. The archipelagic province, belonging to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), consists of a group of islands and islets blessed with abundant natural resources. The vast shallow coastal areas of Tawi-Tawi makes it very conducive for farming of seaweeds (Eucheuma), which is the major source of carrageenan, a seaweed extract with multitudes of uses from cosmetics, food additives, and other products. Ten of the eleven municipalities of Tawi-Tawi produce seaweed, making the province the leading supplier of seaweeds throughout the country with 70% of total production. However, Tawi-Tawi’s seaweeds industry is faced with problems as declining production and annual value. Tawi-Tawi is the largest producer of seaweeds in ARMM but ranks only sixth in terms of value. Tawi-Tawi also remains among the poorest and least electrified provinces in the country. The bulk of seaweeds production comes from the island municipalities of Sitangkai, Panglima Sugala, Tandubas, and Sibutu, that are each served by National Power Corporation – Small Power Utilities Group (NPC-SPUG) diesel generator units. However, household electrification rates on average is less than 20%, and even those connected to the network receive only between 12 and 16 hours of electricity service daily. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) have agreed to cooperate in pursuit of the sustainable development objectives of Mindanao and have identified the promotion of renewable energy technologies for productive use as an initial area for collaboration. The proposed action aims to increase and extend the availability of electricity service in these island municipalities that are home to about 15,000 seaweed farmers, through the renewable energy hybridization of the island grids in the municipalities of Sitangkai and Sibutu. The development, construction and commissioning of a solar PV-diesel genset hybrid system will integrate the assessment and design of appropriate water supply systems. The Action will demonstrate the importance of the water-energy nexus. Water is necessary in the processing in the processing of raw dried seaweeds and at the same time

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 3 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc increases the viability of the RE-hybrid systems by providing and increasing baseload demand. The proposed action will also explore the application of appropriate decentralized RE systems along the seaweed value chain in the municipalities of Panglima Sugala and Tandubas, particularly in post-harvest processing and facilities. The proposed action integrates efforts to enhance the quality and increase the value of seaweeds produced by the mentioned communities with those of the provincial government of Tawi-Tawi and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-ARMM. The energy component of the action will also be integrated with the plans and programs of the local government to deliver community social and welfare services, thus improving the quality of life in the seaweed farming communities. Electricity is needed to provide adequate water supply infrastructure, to provide water to improve household and community health, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene. Integration of the energy aspect of the action with productive uses and income-generating activities will improve the households’ ability to pay for the energy service and thus contributes to the sustainability of the action. The objectives of the action are summarized as follows:

Overall Objective Reduce if not eliminate poverty in the seaweed farming communities of Tawi-Tawi and strengthen their economic and climate resilience through the integration of energy access improvement with overall rural development efforts, plans and programs.

Specific Objectives • Increase and extend the availability of electricity service in the selected seaweed farming communities in Tawi-Tawi, in the municipalities of Sitangkai, Panglima Sugala, Tandubas, and Sibutu, through renewable energy hybridization of the existing Objectives of the action diesel mini-grids and development of decentralized RE systems • Integrate the assessment and design of a feasible water supply system • Increase the production of raw dries seaweeds and the value added of seaweed farming and increase its income and employment generation potential through the availability of electricity services and use of renewable energy technologies (RETs) • Improve the delivery of community services such as health and nutrition, education, sanitation through the availability of electricity services in off-grid and rural seaweed farming communities Seaweed farming communities in the municipalities of Sitangkai, Sibutu, Panglima Sugala and Tandubas, Bureau of Fisheries and Target group(s) Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ARMM and Tawi-Tawi, (Tawi-Tawi Electric Cooperative Inc. (TAWELCO), and the Tawi-Tawi provincial and local governments.

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 4 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Seaweed farming communities, BFAR, and electric cooperatives Final beneficiaries serving isolated and off-grid areas.

Op 1.1 RE-hybrid systems are implemented in Sitangkai and Sibutu; Feasible decentralized RE systems for the seaweed value chain are developed in Panglima Sugala and Tandubas; Op 2.1 Appropriate water supply systems are assessed and designed integral to the RE hybrid systems; Estimated results Op 3.1 The plans, programs, and projects of BFAR to increase production of higher quality raw dried seaweeds (RDS) are facilitated; Op 4.1 The plans, programs, and projects of the local government units (LGUs) to improve the delivery of economic and community social and welfare services are facilitated.

State how the action will improve the situation of the target groups and final beneficiaries and the technical and management capacities of target groups and/or any local co- applicants and affiliated entity(ies).

As of March 2017, the status of electrification of the target municipalities are as follows: Status of Electrification of Target Municipalities Connection % Rated Hours of Served Potential electrification Capacity operation (MW) Sitangkai 642 5,789 11 1.950 16 Sibutu 1,460 4,727 31 1.075 16 Panglima 646 6,321 10 1.650 16 Sugala Tandubas 602 4,635 13 0.800 16 Source: TAWELCO

The local farming communities also lack access to adequate water supply. The proposed Action is expected to provide energy access to an additional 5,000 households, extend operation to 24 hours as well as facilitate the development of level II or III water supply systems. Seaweed farming in Tawi-Tawi is the main source of livelihood of the indigenous people in the province including the Samals, Tausugs, and the Badjaos. It is traditionally a family endeavor involving the father, the mother and their children. Energy and clean water are vital inputs to the processing of seaweeds to enhance its quality. Electricity is needed to have quality seedlings and better post-harvest facilities, to improve the price of raw dried seaweeds, and much more to process and refine seaweeds into higher value quality products as carrageenan. Electricity access is necessary to realize the planned activities of the National Seaweeds Development Program 2017-2022, including the establishment of land-based nurseries, seaweed tissue culture laboratories, provision of warehouses to intended seaweed farmers cooperatives, and processing of seaweeds into higher value-added products. With additional electricity service, seaweed farmers can also take advantage or available cellular and broadband internet network for better monitoring and pricing of their traded commodities. This is also in line with the objective of the

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 5 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc National Seaweeds Development Program to capacitate seaweed farmers to become entrepreneurs (through cooperatives) and improve marketing of seaweeds and increase its value.

The positive impact on this Action on the local seaweeds industry will contribute to the overall peace process and development in ARMM. Providing access to energy and clean water aims to increase the value added of seaweed farming and increase its income generation potential. Increasing the production of raw seaweeds also improves its employment generation potential and its positive impact on climate change mitigation and environment protection. It is also expected that availability of electricity supply and services will further stimulate other economic activities, including productive uses and small-scale manufacturing enterprise and commercial activities, offering other income opportunities or economic resilience to seaweed farmers in times when harvest is poor due to environmental conditions or otherwise. The increased availability of electricity service should also improve the delivery of basic community social and welfare services in the seaweed farming communities thus improving their quality of life. Supplying 24-hour electricity service can support commercial and industrial productive uses, in turn enhancing livelihood opportunities and increasing incomes. The action aims to reduce, if not eliminate, poverty in the seaweed farming communities and strengthen their economic and climate resilience. TAWELCO will undertake partnerships with private developers and investors in the implementation of RE-hybrid systems and development of decentralized RE systems, increasing the capacity of TAWELCO to develop RE generation projects. The proposed action will provide financial and technical assistance to TAWELCO, building capacities toward self-reliance. Training activities include seminars, workshops and on–the-job training and will cover procurement, project development, implementation and monitoring. The increased availability of electricity services will benefit the local governments of Tawi-Tawi and BFAR by supporting the implementation of their respective plans and programs to increase the value added of seaweeds in the province of Tawi-Tawi in particular and the entire ARMM region in general. The Action also improves the capability of and strengthen linkages among the provincial and local government as well sectoral agencies in planning and managing energy projects for rural development. Community participation will be emphasized and local investors including community cooperatives will be encouraged to invest in seaweed post-harvest and processing facilities. The seaweed farmers in Tawi-Tawi are isolated and marginalized communities most vulnerable to impacts of climate change. Resiliency shall be mainstreamed or built into the energy project from the design phase to implementation. The action highlights the synergy between renewable energy and climate change adaptation. Renewable energy and storage complement the objectives of grid resilience to natural and climate-induced disasters. The energy generation component of the project in Tawi-Tawi will involve a combination of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Modular Diesel to ensure 24/7 availability of power. The same configuration can be made resilient given that Solar PV + BESS can provide power in the absence of fuel supply. For a community vulnerable to the risks of climate change, the action provides benefits toward the goals of adaptation and development. The solar and energy storage components of the energy system can be integrated in the community’s emergency response plans. RE hybridization of existing diesel generators in the off-grid areas of the Philippines present a huge potential for improving energy access and increase service hours. Hybridization with

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 6 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc renewable energy and storage system also improves reliability and resilience while lowering consumption of diesel, electricity rate and thus reliance on national subsidies. The proposed Action can be replicated in the rest of seaweed farming communities in Tawi-Tawi and in other parts of the country that have low or lack access to energy services, particularly in Regions IV-B (MIMAROPA) and Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula/Western Mindanao), which are top seaweed producing regions. The hybridization of existing diesel generators can also be replicated in other NPC-SPUG areas and integrated with rural development efforts and appropriate productive uses of energy particularly in the island provinces of Basilan and Sulu. These areas have their own distribution systems or mini-grids and majority of their energy generation are sourced from fossil-based systems (i.e. diesel). Household electrification rates in said areas may be less than 60% and most of their economic activities are in agri-fisheries. Through integration of energy projects with overall rural development, rural electrification efforts can present a viable business case to open up electrification of off-grid areas to the private sector. This would support the national goal of reaching the farthest end of the Philippine archipelago in order to achieve inclusive growth, energy security and resiliency for the Filipino people. Identify and describe in detail each work package to be undertaken to produce results. The proposed action may be divided into the following work packages: Work Package 1.A: Renewable energy hybridization of the NPC-SPUG diesel mini-grids; Work Package 1.B: Development of decentralized renewable energy systems; Work Package 2: Assessment and design of appropriate water supply systems; Work Package 3: Support to the plans and programs of LGU and BFAR to increase seaweeds production and enhance its value; and Work Package 4: Improvement in the delivery of social and welfare community services with the increased availability of electricity. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will be the lead for the Action’s implementation and provide expertise in sustainable energy and agro-industrial development. The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), with its already established linkages with development players in Mindanao, will also oversee and support the implementation of the Action and coordinate closely with the local partners. MinDA, as head convenor of the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC), is mandated to improve the power situation in Mindanao. Thus, the Action is part of MinDA’s efforts to effect the 100% household electrification by 2022. MinDA will also be involved in the capacity building of Action partners. Tawi-Tawi Electric Cooperative Inc. (TAWELCO) will eventually own and operate the RE-hybrid systems in fulfilment of its mandated obligation to provide total electrification of its franchise area. The Association of Isolated Electric Cooperatives Missionary Green Energy Corp. (AIEC-MGE), working through its Joint Venture partnership with Island Light and Water Energy Development Corporation (ILAW) will provide technical project planning and implementation support to MINDA and UNIDO technical staff, and field training and capacity building support to TAWELCO. The provision of energy will be integrated into existing plans and programs to develop the local seaweed industry as well as overall inclusive growth in the local communities. The Action thus involves the agencies primarily mandated to undertake such functions. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-ARMM and Tawi-Tawi (BFAR) will lead the activities in the enhancement of the seaweed value chain as the lead implementor of the National Seaweed

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 7 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Program. Mindanao State University (MSU) Tawi-Tawi is also involved in the production and propagation of seaweed seedling materials, laboratories, land and sea-based nurseries and improving farming technologies and researches in the seaweed industry to promote social and economic development. The provincial local government of Tawi-Tawi (LGU) is also committed to its plans and programs in developing the seaweed industry and the delivery of social and welfare services to its constituents. All partners have vital roles to play in the successful implementation of the Action and have made commitments of their responsibilities and resources to the implementation process. The activities in each work package determined jointly by Action partners to achieve the results as described above are discussed hereafter.

PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES

The activities described below will be carried out at the onset of the Action to facilitate the achievement of results and ensure the proper coordination of the Action. The main activities will be carried out by UNIDO and MinDA and include the organization of a partners’ inception meeting, the organization of a mobilization meeting, and the preparation and signing of detailed agreements among the partners. These activities will be carried out over the first two months of the Action. UNIDO and MinDA will lead the coordination and networking of partner agencies and stakeholders. MinDA is the key agency to ensure the seamless implementation of the Action and to providing an enabling environment to be able to implement the Action and achieve results.

Activities Partner(s) / Associate(s) / subcontractor(s)’ role Organize inception meeting of the partners Prepare detailed project management procedures and revised work plan based on actual dates Assembly of Project Management Unit (PMU) UNIDO and MinDA – co-lead Organize mobilization meeting with All Partners – support and participation stakeholders Signing of Memorandum of Agreement among Action partners Intangible output(s) Tangible output(s) Proper facilitation of Action and coordination Memorandum of Agreement among Action partners

WORK PACKAGE 1.A: RENEWABLE ENERGY HYBRIDIZATION OF THE NPC-SPUG DIESEL MINI-GRIDS Expected Result: Op 1.1 RE-hybrid systems are implemented in Sitangkai and Sibutu; Feasible decentralized RE systems for the seaweed value chain are developed in Panglima Sugala and Tandubas Activities Partner(s) / Associate(s) / subcontractor(s)’ role 1.1.1 Conduct detailed demand analysis and Project Management Unit – lead of confirm solar energy resource implementation 1.1.2 Prepare engineering design including site UNIDO and MinDA– technical and financial

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 8 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc selection, grid integration study, etc. assistance 1.1.3 Financial modelling and tariff setting TAWELCO – participation 1.1.4 Ownership structure and project operation team identification 1.1.5 Initiate and implement procurement process, select suppliers and contractors 1.1.6 Understand and plan for permitting 1.1.7 Construction of solar PV hybrid system 1.1.8 Connection of unenergized households, implement necessary line extensions and upgrades 1.1.9 Project commissioning 1.1.10 Operation and maintenance 1.1.11 On-the-job training Intangible output(s) Tangible output(s) Ownership and organization structure Project commercially delivered Detailed economic model Maintenance plan Completed environmental reviews and finalized Extended distribution system permits New connection agreements

The proposed Action will develop, construct, and commission a solar PV-diesel hybrid system in the municipalities of Sitangkai and Sibutu. The proposed RE hybrid generation systems have the following specifications:

RE Hybrid System Specifications Solar PV Battery Generation Initial Renewable Capacity Energy Rate Capital Fraction Storage (PhP/kWh) (Euro) (%) System (kWh) Sitangkai 1,021 744 16.08 1,753,328.53 36.7 Sibutu 644 596 16.23 1,166,288.81 39.7

UNIDO, through the project management team, will lead the implementation of above activities all the while involving the technical and management personnel of TAWELCO. Technical assistance will be provided by UNIDO and MinDA to TAWELCO throughout the implementation of activities described above. AIEC MGE, working through its Joint Venture partnership with ILAW, will provide technical project planning and implementation support to MINDA and UNIDO technical staff, will provide field training and capacity building support to TAWELCO, and will provide project installation support to TAWELCO and MINDA/UNIDO. AIEC has previously conducted a pre-feasibility study in close coordination with TAWELCO to derive the initial RE hybrid system specifications as seen in the table above. Initial activities conducted included a site visit, interviews with target groups, and data gathering. Present and projected electricity demand were analysed and simulations were carried out using the HOMER

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 9 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc software for microgrid and distributed energy system design. RE hybrid systems are sized to meet 24/7 demand up to year 5. Emphasis will be given to mobilizing community participation, identifying training requirements for post-commissioning operation and maintenance, and financial feasibility of the system. A maintenance plan will be laid out to include repair and replacement provisions to ensure the sustainable operation of the RE hybrid systems. MinDA will support implementation by providing a conducive policy environment as well as encouraging private sector investments in off-grid electrification. MinDA also has ongoing efforts in implementing local policies to expedite processing and approval of permits for energy projects in Mindanao.

WORK PACKAGE 1.B: DEVELOPMENT OF DECENTRALIZED RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS Expected Result: Op 1.1 RE-hybrid systems are implemented in Sitangkai and Sibutu; Feasible decentralized RE systems for the seaweed value chain are developed in Panglima Sugala and Tandubas; The output of this work package is the design of decentralized renewable energy systems to be installed along the seaweeds value chain for maximized impact on the local seaweeds industry. The seaweed production value chain in the municipalities of Tandubas and Panglima Sugala will be analysed and potential sites for decentralized energy systems identified. A consulting firm will be tapped to conduct the development of decentralized renewable energy systems in close coordination with BFAR and MSU who has an existing extensive knowledge and experience in the local seaweed industry in Tawi-Tawi. The energy system can be tied up with seaweeds warehouse, dryers or post-processing facilities for highest impact in the value chain. Innovative systems and technologies will be explored but appropriate to local social and environmental conditions. Technology transfer activities may be facilitated with previous partners of UNIDO specifically in the seaweed processing sector utilizing renewable energy. This work package also includes exploring sustainable ownership-operation models for these decentralized systems, possibly involving seaweed farmer groups. Activities Partner(s) / Associate(s) / subcontractor(s)’ role 1.1.12 Detailed value chain analysis of BFAR and MSU seaweed production in the municipalities of UNIDO and MinDA – technical assistance Panglima Sugala and Tandubas 1.1.13 Identify possible sites for decentralized energy systems with highest impact to the seaweed value chain PMU, BFAR, MSU 1.1.14 Detailed technical and financial study of PMU, MinDA and LGU in close consultation decentralized RE systems with seaweed farming communities Intangible output(s) Tangible output(s) Detailed design of decentralized RE systems in Panglima Sugala and Tandubas

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 10 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc WORK PACKAGE 2: ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN OF APPROPRIATE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS Expected Result: Op 2.1 Appropriate water supply systems are assessed and designed integral to the RE hybrid systems; The RE-diesel hybrid systems will also facilitate the development of level II or level III water supply systems. The work package will look into extending access, water source development and quality management. The aim is to adopt and adapt irrigation methods or technologies that are economical and environment-friendly, and consistent with local cultures and contexts of the farmers and irrigable lands served. Approaches could find optimum combinations of the use of groundwater (e.g., via tube wells) and rain water (using water-impounding systems). The energy demand of the feasibly water supply infrastructure will be integrated into the design of the energy systems. Supply of clean water is vital in the processing of seaweeds to higher value products as well as tied up to provision of healthcare services and sanitation. Through MinDA, the Action will engage the LGUs, private sector, and local communities in the development and eventual implementation of this work package. MinDA is engaging and capacitating Barangay Water and Sanitation Associations (BAWASAs) to be able to upgrade themselves into viable economic enterprises or cooperatives that may invest in and efficiently manage water supply services. MinDA is developing a coherent Mindanao-wide program for establishing, upgrading and maintaining water supply systems and services.

Activities Partner(s) / Associate(s) / subcontractor(s)’ role 2.1.1 Coordination/Networking with MinDA Stakeholders (Water Districts, Electric Cooperative, LGU) Water Supply/Resource Assessment. 2.1.2 Assessment of water supply in the PMU municipalities Sitangkai and Sibutu Subcontract: consulting firm 2.1.3 Design of water supply infrastructure for PMU, maximized impact on the seaweed farming Subcontract: consulting firm communities 2.1.4 Project Development on extending MinDA, LGU access, water source development and quality management. 2.1.5 Integrate energy load of water supply PMU and LGU infrastructure with the RE hybrid system 2.1.6 Design ownership and operation structure PMU, MinDA, LGU 2.1.7 Conduct of Capacity Building Activity MinDA, LGU for Stakeholders (Local Water District) on Water management 2.1.8 Project Resource Mobilization MinDA, LGU Intangible output(s) Tangible output(s) Detailed design of water supply infrastructure in Sitangkai and Sibutu

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 11 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc WORK PACKAGE 3: SUPPORT TO THE PLANS AND PROGRAMS OF LGU AND BFAR TO INCREASE SEAWEEDS PRODUCTION AND ENHANCE ITS VALUE Expected Result: Op 3.1 The plans, programs, and projects of BFAR to increase production of higher quality raw dried seaweeds (RDS) are facilitated The Action’s attempt to eradicate poverty in Tawi-Tawi involves efforts to ensure energy supply not as an end itself but as an integral component of rural development particularly the development of the local seaweed industry. Energy will be an input to intensify agricultural productivity particularly of the seaweed industry. The following activities will be carried out to accomplish this. Activities Partner(s) / Associate(s) / subcontractor(s)’ role 3.1.1 Review seaweed value chain in the municipalities of Sibutu, Sitangkai, Panglima Sugala and Tandubas. 3.1.2 Establishment of tissue culture laboratories and seaweed nurseries. 3.1.3 Selection and propagation of good quality seaweed seedling cultivars for distribution as seedlings. 3.1.4 Provision of seaweeds input/planting materials and technology 3.1.5 Provision of warehouse and post-harvest equipment (noodle machine, vacuum sealer, plastic sealer, etc.,) to eligible seaweed MSU – lead in the facilitation in close producing cooperatives coordination with BFAR of the latter’s plans 3.1.6 Training of seaweed farmers on good and programs agronomic and post-harvest practices 3.1.7 Monitoring of seaweed production and UNIDO and MinDA – technical and growth performance of farmed seaweeds management assistance 3.1.8 Conduct of Seaweeds Investment Forum Intangible output(s) Tangible output(s) Seaweed farmers organized into cooperatives Seaweed storage and processing facilities and their capacity strengthened Seminar and investment forum conducted The Mindanao State University – Tawi-Tawi will lead efforts in the implementation of their own activities and integration with those of BFAR as stated in the ARMM Seaweed Roadmap 2018- 2022 and the Tawi-Tawi LGU’s Provincial Commodity Investment Plan which lays down regional and provincial programs to develop the seaweed industry in Tawi-Tawi. Based on the Province of Tawi-Tawi Comprehensive Development Plan 2016-2020, the seaweed industry is the number one potential/priority area for investment.

Identified problems in the value chain analysis include the farmers’ inability of supplying the needed raw materials in conformity with the standard specifications to produce quality processed products, lack of capital (to start/re-start farming, lack of solar dryer (construction of solar dryer), lack/seldom of transportation resulting to high transport cost, etc.

Marketing of dried seeds is also a very crucial aspect in the industry. The farmers are prone to engage in credit provided by local traders or middlemen from Zamboanga and Cebu, who accordingly, who in return manipulate prices by buying lower than the prevailing market value of

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 12 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc seaweeds. A relatively stable and extensive market linkages and fair marketing arrangements must be established for seaweed growers/farmers in order for them to realize the benefits from increased commercial seaweed production and its sustainability.

All activities are geared towards increasing seaweed productivity through improved farming technologies of various seaweed species, adoption of climate resilient technologies and expansion in new production areas; capacitating seaweed farmers to become entrepreneurs; and promoting community-bases product champions showcasing value-added products make from seaweeds.

The local production and distribution of quality seaweed planting materials must be strengthened. Seaweed nurseries must be established to have a source of planting materials for the growers and develop the capacity of nursery operators to provide technical assistance. Investment for postharvest facilities to increase production as well as improve quality and marketability of the product should be promoted. There should also be a long-term effort to develop processing capabilities within the province. More efficient post-harvest handling can do a lot to improve income returns from seaweed production. Access to multi-purpose drying pavements or stilt dryers and warehouse will enable Tawi-Tawi to produce better quality seaweeds and reduce postharvest losses, and thereby increase income generation potentials of seaweed growers/farmers.

Seaweed farmer’s organizations/cooperatives must be strengthened to enable them to become effective conduits for technology dissemination/development. Constant monitoring and exploration of product research and development trends must also be undertaken so that the local seaweed industry could promptly make the most of emerging market opportunities. The government shall focus attention to laying down enabling policies that are responsive to the enhancement of the seaweeds industry to prevent it from declining further affecting thousands of farmers who depend on it for livelihood.

WORK PACKAGE 4: IMPROVEMENT IN THE DELIVERY OF SOCIAL AND WELFARE COMMUNITY SERVICES WITH THE INCREASED AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRICITY Expected Result: Op 4.1 The plans, programs, and projects of the local government units (LGUs) to improve the delivery of economic and community social and welfare services are facilitated. The seaweed farming communities in Tawi-Tawi’s limited access to energy is a big barrier to economic and social development. The Action will integrate provision of energy to the LGU’s social and welfare programs as laid down in the Tawi-Tawi’s provincial government’s Comprehensive Development Plan – Executive and Legislative Agenda 2016-2019. Activities Partner(s) / Associate(s) / subcontractor(s)’ role 4.1.1 Identify hospitals, health centers, schools, day care centers, botika ng bayan/barangay community centers, women and children’s shelters that has no or limited access to electricity 4.1.2 Rehabilitation of hospitals, health MinDA – lead in the facilitation in close centers, schools, day care centers, botika ng coordination with LGU for the implementation bayan/barangay community centers, women of the latter’s plans and programs and children’s shelters and facilitate access to

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 13 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc 24/7 energy. 4.1.3 Conduct livelihood programs and capacity building activities on productive uses of energy 4.1.4 Identify and develop eco-tourism sites 4.1.5 Provide support to the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Plan (PIME) and formulation of Environmental Solid Waste Management Program (ESWMP) 4.1.6 Conduct forums for domestic and foreign investors 4.1.7 Provide access to adequate shelter and basic utilities for IPs e.g. Badjaos. Intangible output(s) Tangible output(s) Livelihood programs and capacity building Health and education centers activities conducted rehabilitated/established. The Tawi-Tawi provincial government, as outlined in its Comprehensive Development Plan 2016-2019 and Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan 2016-2021, plans to establish women centres and temporary shelters for children in need of special protection, renovate and establish day-care centres, renovate and construct hospitals, upgrade barangay health centres and laboratories, and construct school buildings. Promoting more non-farm livelihood activities through small and medium-scale enterprises, including household-based activities and micro-industries, are also key objectives of rural development and an important means in breaking the vicious cycle of poverty. The Action will also provide support to the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Plan (PIME) and formulation of Environmental Solid Waste Management Program (ESWMP). Action partners have noted widespread and indiscriminate disposal of municipal solid waste, including lots of plastic wastes, in the waters of Tawi-Tawi from seaweed farming communities. This has immediate and long-term effects on the productivity of seaweed farming and the quality of dried seaweeds in the area. Thus, the Action will support the implementation of the LGU’s activities to provide solution to this issue such as establishment of regulated dumpsites, materials recovery facilities, regular collection of household waste, deployment of additional garbage trucks, and awareness and information campaign to lead to change in behaviour and mindset of indiscriminate disposal of waste. The development of water supply infrastructure as described in the previous work package will also be integrated in the provision of primary health care and nutrition services. Implementation of above activities will be facilitated by the Action. MinDA is providing LGUs and their communities greater leeway in determining the uses and in managing funds for local programs of national government agencies. MinDA is also building technical capacity of LGUs in project and fund management. MinDA will also aid in resource mobilization, possibly tapping resources such as the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) and Peoples Survival Fund (PSF) for various local projects on climate mitigation and adaptation.

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The methods of implementation and rationale for such methodology The design of the Action integrates the delivery of energy services with rural development efforts specifically the existing agricultural and rural development programmes and plans of MinDA, BFAR, and the LGU. To be able to achieve this, the Action engages MinDA, LGU, BFAR, TAWELCO as co-applicants. The Action makes use of existing institutional linkages among energy and rural development authorities in Mindanao and strengthens them through this implementation exercise. MinDA, as chair of the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC), is tasked to spearhead and coordinate efforts to improve the power situation in Mindanao. MPMC is co-chaired by DOE and with representatives from NEA, NPC, ERC. MPMC was created thru Executive Order 81 s2012 with corresponding financial support from the national government. Through the multi-dimensional, integrated approach for providing planned inputs of energy for the sustainable development of the seaweed farming areas of Tawi-Tawi, benefits and the potential for development are maximized. It takes on an area-based bottom-up approach requiring an understanding of local conditions and the active involvement of the prospective beneficiaries. The analysis starts with a needs assessment of the local seaweed farming communities and their major means of livelihood. Techno-analysis is done using HOMER for the design and optimization of the microgrid and distributed generation power system. The sustainability and replicability of the Action will be focused on. The financial viability of the solar PV-Hybridization of the NPC-SPUG diesel generator need to be demonstrated. Several deployment of off-grid renewable energy technologies approaches exist, there is a need to scale up. The Action involves private sector engagement, which is key in extending electricity access rapidly and sustainably. The Action focuses on the seaweed farming communities of Tawi-Tawi province but serves as a model for other remote, unelectrified areas in the Philippines with similar geographic and socio-economic profiles. Demonstration of model for other electric cooperatives in the country with tie-ups with productive uses, delivery of social welfare and water supply. The action will provide feed-back on the performance of the design of the Action and the response of the beneficiaries. This implementation exercise will provide the framework for linking energy supply programmes with operational programmes for agriculture and rural development. This area-based approach will provide grassroots data on energy requirements and programmes, which have to be compiled at the provincial and national levels, for the preparation of comprehensive state-level and national plans for the rural energy sector. Resource allocations and policy guidelines for the rural energy sector, may then be based on the feedback from this rural energy planning and implementation exercise, instead of the present practice of top down planning and policy making. Institutional linkages through MinDA will be strengthened to allow feedback from TAWELCO, BFAR, and the seaweed farming communities of Tawi-Tawi to strengthen policy support from the national level and project direction from regional and provincial government agencies. MSU Tawi-Tawi will take the lead in knowledge management for this Action. Under Work Package 1 Renewable Energy Hybridization of the NPC-SPUG Diesel Mini-Grids, UNIDO will initiate and implement the procurement process for the RE hybrid systems. Once operational, ownership will be transferred to TAWELCO. TAWELCO will own and operate the system under a Joint Venture (JV) between the Association of Isolated Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AIEC), of which TAWELCO is a member, and a private entity. Republic Act 10531 (NEA

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 15 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Reform Act 2013) empowers electric cooperatives to engage in power generation within their franchise areas. AIEC’s intent is to mobilize public-private partnerships to extend access to 24-hour electricity to all of the off-grid areas in the Philippines through innovative solutions. AIEC has formed a joint venture with Island Light and Water Energy Development Corporation (AIEC-ILAW) in order to support member EC projects such as this Action. The TAWELCO-AIEC-ILAW partnership will be prepared to provide co-funding. Under this JV, TAWELCO will assume operational control and ultimately ownership of the systems installed under this Action. The Action will strengthen the institutional capability of TAWELCO by confirming an ownership structure that will facilitate TAWELCO to work with private partners in raising financing, developing, and operating RE-hybrids. Strengthening the capabilities of TAWELCO will also ensure the operational sustainability of the facilities. The Action will provide sufficient capacity building of TAWELCO towards self-reliance and after- installation support will be extended. The development of decentralized renewable energy systems and Work Package 2 Assessment and Design of Appropriate Water Supply Systems will involve the contracting of independent consulting firms to conduct the studies in close coordination with Action partners including MinDA and the LGU. While for Work Packages 3 and 4, the respective plans and programs of BFAR and LGU Tawi- Tawi will be facilitated and integrated with the delivery of energy services also requiring close coordination among local governments and sectoral agencies. Resiliency will also be accounted in the Action from planning up to the implementation of the RE hybrid systems. Gender issues are to be mainstreamed and made a central concern in policy and planning, capacity building, and implementation of the Action. In addition to the UNIDO Policy on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, which provides overall guidelines for establishing a gender mainstreaming strategy, UNIDO has also developed an operational energy-gender guide to support gender mainstreaming of its sustainable energy initiatives. All energy interventions are expected to have an impact on people and are, therefore, not gender- neutral. In fact, due to diverging needs and rights regarding energy consumption and production, women and men are expected to be affected differently by the project (in terms of their rights, needs, roles, opportunities, etc.). Therefore, the project aims to demonstrate good practices in mainstreaming gender aspects into renewable energy projects, wherever possible, and avoid negative impacts on women or men due to their gender, ethnicity, social status or age. Consequently, it will be considered to include gender dimensions during the whole project cycle. Guiding principle of the project will be to ensure that both women and men are provided equal opportunities to access, participate in, and benefit from the project, without compromising the technical quality of the project results. In practical terms, • Gender-sensitive recruitment will be practiced at all levels where possible, especially in selection of project staff. Gender responsive TORs will be used to mainstream gender in the activities and tasks of consultants and experts. In cases where the project does not have direct influence, gender-sensitive recruitment will be encouraged. Furthermore, whenever possible existing staff will be trained and their awareness raised regarding gender issues.

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 16 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc • All decision-making processes will consider gender dimensions. Also at the level of project activity implementation, efforts will be made to consult with stakeholders focusing on gender equality and women’s empowerment issues. This is especially relevant in policy review and formulation as well as for capacity building activities. • To the extent possible, efforts will be made to promote participation of women in training activities, both at managerial and technical levels. • When data-collection or assessments are conducted as part of project implementation, gender dimensions will be considered. This can include sex-disaggregated data collection, performing gender analysis, etc. Where the action continues a previous action, describe how the action is intended to build on the results of the previous action. The action is not a continuation of a previous action but builds upon learnings and recommendations from previous similar efforts in off-grid areas in the Philippines. Conclusions drawn from various studies give a generally positive perspective on hybridisation of diesel power plants in the Philippines. However, institutional and regulatory issues were identified that will require adjustments or amendments to facilitate private-sector participation. These include clarifying agencies’ roles, streamlining a competitive selection process (and the exemption of electric cooperatives from such a process if they were to generate power on their own via a subsidiary or joint venture) and rate setting (IRENA, 2017). Learnings from previous efforts also include the importance of tie-ups with productive uses of energy, involvement of the electric cooperatives, climate resilience, and after-installation support. Measures are incorporated in the Action to address these important aspects of energy projects. Where the action is part of a larger programme, explain how it fits or is coordinated with this programme or any other possibly planned project The European Union – Access to Sustainable Energy Programme has been providing assistance to the Philippine government in its rural electrification efforts. The action particularly fits into the EU-ASEP’s efforts of solar hybridization of NPC-SPUG diesel power plants and extends this to Mindanao. EU-ASEP also promotes renewable energy-based productive uses in off-grid areas. This Action also fits into MinDA’s energy programme as laid down in its Mindanao Power Development Program and MSU, BFAR and LGU’s programs for the seaweed industry and rural development plans. Mindanao Energy Plan 2013-2030 envisions that all areas will have a 24-hour electricity supply and aggressively promotes, encourages, as a continuing measure, the penetration of more RE resources in off-grid areas where additional capacity is urgently needed. The procedures for follow up and internal/external evaluation The Action’s implementation progress will be continually monitored by the project management team and local partners. The local project partners, MinDA, LGU, BFAR, MSU will hold periodic internal evaluation of the action’s performance and hold regular meetings (at least once a year). An annual check of the operation and maintenance of the RE hybrid system will be conducted to ensure continuing operation. Metering of the electricity generated and the amount of fossil fuel input will be monitored.

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 17 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Quarterly updates from partners will be collected to ensure follow-up of activities and monitoring of outputs delivery and reports will be sent every six months to the EU. An external evaluation of the action impact on the different target groups will be conducted by an independent company at the end of implementation. Results and recommendations shall be used in the improvement or modification necessary to enhance project management. The organisational structure and the team proposed for the implementation of the action

Project Steering Committee UNIDO, MINDA, DOE, Provincial Gov’t of Tawi-Tawi, TAWELCO, MSU, BFAR-ARMM

Project Management Unit UNIDO • 1 National Project Project Manager Manager • 1 Technical Expert • 1 Admin Assistant

WG 1 – RE Hybrid WG 2 – Water WG 3 – WG 4 – WG 5 – Socio- (TAWELCO) (LGU) Decentralized Seaweed Economic (ILAW) (Water District) RE (BFAR- Development (ILAW) (ILAW, LGU) ARMM) (LGU)

Knowledge Management MINDA, MSU, UNIDO

A Project Management Unit will be formed and be the lead implementor of the Action, with guidance from a Project Steering Committee with representations from all partners. A UNIDO Project Manager will also oversee implementation of Action. Implementation of each work package will be in close coordination and supported by indicated partner(s). It will be ensured that space and opportunities for learning, growth and contributing to organizational goals are created equally for women and men. The main means proposed for the implementation of the action. The following equipment, with corresponding costs, will be acquired for the implementation of the solar PV-hybrid generation system:

Hybrid-RE (Optimized) Cost, Euro

Battery Energy Storage System 224,941.94 Solar PV 702,700.32 System Converter 91,703.68 Sibutu (East) Civil Structural Material and Installation 30,313.84 Mechanical Equipment Supply and Installation 58,935.48 Electrical / I&C Supply and Installation 57,693.55 Total 1,166,288.81

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 18 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Battery Energy Storage System 280,800.00 Solar PV 1,115,483.87 System Converter 135,462.52 Civil Structural Material and Installation 44,106.34 Sitangkai Mechanical Equipment Supply and Installation 74,177.42 Electrical / I&C Supply and Installation 83,943.55 Line Upgrade from Open Secondary to Single Phase Primary (1.5 kms) – 19,354.84 PhP 1.2M (Based on PhP 800k per km) Total 1,772,683.37 The attitudes of all stakeholders towards the action in general and the activities in particular

The Mindanao Development Authority serves as the main government partner, together with the local government of Tawi-Tawi, the electric cooperative TAWELCO, and provincial and regional Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), all support the development of this proposed action. Separate and joint consultative meetings have been held among these agencies with MinDA and UNIDO. Meetings were held in Zamboanga with BFAR to learn more about the value chain of the seaweeds and best practices. The activities and project design were determined jointly to make sure that local conditions and local partners’ conditions were considered. All partners have made commitments of their responsibilities and resources to the implementation process. The planned activities in order to ensure the visibility of the action and the EU funding. The following activities will be carried out to ensure visibility of the action and the EU funding: − Media partners and key government agencies will be invited to the inauguration of the solar PV-hybridized diesel generator system − Representatives from the EU Delegation will be invited to each event organized by the Action − Publications by UNIDO, MinDA, and MSU The visibility plan and all materials to be produced in this connection will strictly follow the “Communication and visibility manual for European Union external actions”. All promotional materials, publications, banners, posters, and press releases will bear the EU flag and the mention “A initiative implemented with the financial support of the European Union”. The size and location of the EU flag will be so that it receives the highest visibility among other organizations’ logos.

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Year 1:

Half-year 1 Half-year 2 Month 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Implementing 1 body

Preparatory Activities Organize inception meeting of the partners UNIDO

Prepare detailed project management procedures and revised UNIDO work plan based on actual dates Assembly of Project Management Unit (PMU) UNIDO

Organize mobilization meeting with stakeholders PMU Signing of Memorandum of Agreement among Action All Partners partners

Renewable energy hybridization of the NPC-SPUG diesel mini-grids Conduct detailed demand analysis and confirm solar energy PMU resource Prepare engineering design including site selection, grid PMU

integration study, etc. PMU Financial modelling and tariff setting PMU Ownership structure and project operation team identification Initiate and implement procurement process, select suppliers PMU

and contractors PMU Plan and initiate permitting

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Year 1: Half-year 1 Half-year 2 Month 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Implementing body 1 Development of Decentralized Renewable Energy Systems Detailed value chain analysis of seaweed production in PMU the municipalities of Panglima Sugala and Tandubas Identify possible sites for decentralized energy systems PMU with highest impact to the seaweed value chain Detailed technical and financial study of decentralized PMU RE systems Assessment and Design of Appropriate Water Supply Systems Coordination/Networking with Stakeholders (Water MinDA Districts, Electric Cooperative, LGU) Assessment of water supply in the municipalities PMU Sitangkai and Sibutu Design of water supply infrastructure for maximized PMU impact on the seaweed farming communities Project Development on extending access, water source MinDA development and quality management. Integrate energy load of water supply infrastructure with PMU the RE hybrid system Design ownership and operation structure PMU

Year 1:

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 21 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Half-year 1 Half-year 2 Month 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Implementing body 1 Support to the plans and programs of LGU and BFAR to increase seaweeds production and enhance its value Review seaweed value chain in the municipalities of MSU, BFAR- Sibutu, Sitangkai, Panglima Sugala and Tandubas. ARMM Establishment of tissue culture laboratories and seaweed MSU nurseries. Selection and propagation of good quality seaweed MSU seedling cultivars for distribution as seedlings. Provision of seaweeds input/planting materials and MSU, BFAR- technology ARMM Provision of warehouse and post-harvest equipment to MSU, BFAR- eligible seaweed producing cooperatives ARMM Training of seaweed farmers on good agronomic and MSU, BFAR- post-harvest practices ARMM Monitoring of seaweed production and growth MSU performance of farmed seaweeds Conduct of Seaweeds Investment Forum MSU, BFAR National Improvement in the delivery of social and welfare community services with the increased availability of electricity Identify hospitals, health centers, schools, day care, MinDA, LGU botika ng bayan/barangay community centers, women and children’s shelters that has no or limited access to electricity Provide support to the implementation of the Solid Waste MinDA, LGU Management Plan (PIME) and formulation of Environmental Solid Waste Management Program(ESWMP)

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For the following years:

Half-year 3 4 5

Renewable energy hybridization of the NPC- Implementing body SPUG diesel mini-grids Initiate and implement procurement process, PMU select suppliers and contractors Plan and initiate permitting PMU Construction of solar PV hybrid system PMU Connection of unenergized households, TAWELCO implement necessary line extensions and upgrades Project commissioning PMU in close coordination with TAWELCO Operation and maintenance PMU in close coordination with TAWELCO On-the-job training PMU in close coordination with TAWELCO

Assessment and design of appropriate water supply systems Integrate energy load of water supply PMU infrastructure with the RE hybrid system Conduct of Capacity Building Activity for PMU Stakeholders (Local Water District) on Water management Project Resource Mobilization MinDA

For the following years:

Half-year 3 4 5 Support to the plans and programs of LGU Implementing body and BFAR to increase seaweeds production

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 23 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc and enhance its value Provision of seaweeds input/planting materials MSU, BFAR and technology Provision of warehouse and post-harvest MSU, BFAR equipment (noodle machine, vacuum sealer, plastic sealer, etc.,) to eligible seaweed producing cooperatives Training of seaweed farmers on good agronomic MSU, BFAR and post-harvest practices Monitoring of seaweed production and growth MSU, BFAR performance of farmed seaweeds Conduct of Seaweeds Investment Forum MSU, BFAR Improvement in the delivery of social and

welfare community services with the increased availability of electricity Rehabilitation of hospitals, health centers, MinDA, LGU schools, day care centers, botika ng bayan/barangay community centers, women and children’s shelters and facilitate access to 24/7 energy. Conduct livelihood programs and capacity MinDA, LGU building activities on productive uses of energy Identify and develop eco-tourism sites MinDA, LGU Conduct forums for domestic and foreign MinDA, LGU investor Provide access to adequate shelter and basic MinDA, LGU utilities for IPs e.g. Badjaos.

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Describe the expected impact of the action with quantified data where possible, at technical, economic, social, and policy levels. Renewable energy hybridization of the NPC-SPUG diesel mini-grids increases and extends sustainable and affordable electricity access to seaweed farming communities in Tawi-Tawi as well as reduces generation costs thus the need for subsidy. It will also improve the resilience of the grid as well as reduces emissions from the consumption of fossil fuels. A combined capacity of 1.665 MW solar PV will be added to the existing diesel generators of NPC-SPUG. The impact of the RE-diesel hybrid system will not only be measured in terms of its usage or reduced costs for electricity consumption, but also in the context of its effect on the lives of the seaweed farming communities in Tawi-Tawi. The action harnesses the cross-sector development impact of off-grid renewables to promote overall rural development. In this case, for increasing productivity of the seaweed industry and delivery of social and welfare services. The Tawi-Tawi provincial government envisions a 15% increase in seaweeds production and lower poverty incidence by the end of implementation of the Action. Actions such as this will accelerate deployment of RE for SPUG areas as well as promote private sector involvement in off-grid electrification. The key is identifying the right business models for deploying off-grid renewable systems. Actions such as this can contribute to the discussion on how the national and local governments can mainstream off-grid renewable energy in national rural electrification strategies through the adoption of appropriate forward-looking policy and oversight. The Action will increase capacity of all stakeholders in implementing and managing off-grid energy projects integrated with multi-sectoral development efforts. MinDA, plays a vital role in the sustainability of the Action and stands to gain as well form its implementation. This implementation exercise will establish and strengthen institutions for energy development in the rural areas of Mindanao. The integration of energy and rural development requires building and strengthening horizontal linkages among energy, rural development, other relevant government agencies and nongovernment stakeholders involved in the planning and implementation process. The Action should also exhibit financial sustainability to attract private investments in NPC SPUG areas for hybridization. Electricity cooperatives stand to benefit from private-sector involvement by gaining access to financing and technical expertise, allowing them to expand into areas they want to serve, but are unable to. Hybridization of the existing diesel generator with solar PV will also enable TAWELCO to comply with the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) once it is imposed on off-grid utilities. The Action will translate to the following over the first twenty years of operation: • Total investments in renewable energy-hybridisation of PHP 181.016 million (Euro 2.919 million) will reduce the true cost of generation rate by up to 33% compared with a diesel- only system. • Savings of PHP 1,022.663 million (Euro 16.495 million) on power generation, thus subsidies from the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification fund can be realised. • Fuel savings of 16.524 million litres may result in the offset of 44,450.11 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The True Cost Generation Rate (TCGR) for Tawi-Tawi is 24.0086 Php/kWh with the diesel-only system and will be reduced to 16 Php/kWh through the hybridization with solar PV.

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 25 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Describe a dissemination plan and the possibilities for replication and extension of the action outcomes. MinDA is set to conduct an Off-Grid RE Investment Conference as well as presentation of RE energy generation potentials to identified investor/companies (NPP / QTP), and policy forums with the national and regional policy making sector. The Action will produce policy guidelines in implementing renewable energy-based off-grid systems and appropriate business models to include learnings and recommendations from this implementation exercise. TAWELCO, as a member of the Association of Isolated Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AIEC), will present learnings and experiences from this action to other similar unelectrified remote areas. The project management team will also facilitate information exchange, both locally and internationally in venues such as the Asian Development Bank’s Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF), IRENA’s International Off-grid Renewable Conference & Exhibition and others. MinDA, as part of their commitment to the Action, will prioritize the development of renewable energy facilities by providing dedicated funds for the conduct of exploratory and feasibility studies, and by strongly promoting investments in cooperation and partnership with the local governments and communities. Activities committed by MinDA include undertaking RE resource assessment in the island provinces and municipalities in Mindanao, feasibility studies and encouraging private sector investments through a conducive policy environment. MinDA will also be involved in capacity building and mobilization of LGUs and local communities, information dissemination, resource mobilization for energy projects. Provide a detailed risk analysis and contingency plan.

Risk Mitigation Measures Political and Regulatory - Political This risk is mitigated by the engagement of the provincial government of and regulatory risks include delays Tawi-Tawi which is a co-applicant in the Action. MinDA, BFAR, and the due to permits/clearances, LGU also committed to proper turnover of projects in the case of shifts in unfavourable tariff changes, and government. In 2012, MinDA established the One-Stop-Shop Facilitation and regulatory schemes. The Bangsamoro Organic Law in July 2018 poses Monitoring Center (OSFMC) for RE Projects in Mindanao to effectively some uncertainty and risks in the monitor the status of all pending RE power project applications in Mindanao continuity of the plans and programs and accelerate its eventual construction/development. This will manage the of the current government. risk of delays due to acquiring licenses and permits.

Payment Risk - risk on tariff A focus of the design of the action is on improving the ability to pay of the collection is the possibility that energy consumers through tie-ups with seaweed production and other income- ratepayers will not pay their bills or generating activities. will not do so on time. Operation and Management of the Risks involve the sustainable operation and management of the RE hybrid RE hybrid systems systems and will be managed by providing capacity building and continuous support to TAWELCO toward self-reliance. Joint Venture partner, AIEC, has over 20 years of renewable energy experience and much longer experience in off-grid and island electrification projects. They have worked with various electric cooperatives and multilateral organizations on the following projects: Catingas 3 MW hydropower plant (2010-2015); Cobrador island 300 kW hybrid power (2015-2016); Romblon 1 MW Wind-Diesel Power Project (2017-2018); Banton Island Hybrid Project Study (2016); Malalison 420 kW Hybrid Project (2016-2018); Rio Tuba 100 kW Biomass Gasifier Project (2010-2016); Rio Tuba 100 kW Solar PV Hybridization Project (2013-2014); Rio Tuba PV Pumping Project, 1-10 kW (2007-2012); Social Risk – Peace and order and The peace and order condition in the province of Tawi-Tawi is notably stable community/local participation and normal compared to other regions of ARMM. Even so, local partners

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 26 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc MinDA and the LGU will implement necessary security measures. President Duterte provided directives thru the Cabinet Assistance System (CAS), to ensure security development of the Province of Tawi-Tawi thru the National Security Council. Security risks will be managed by abiding by measures as stated in the United Nations Security Risk Management process specifically for Mindanao. Limitations in the travel of personnel to and within Tawi-Tawi can be mitigated by ensuring that contractors will have an established capability to implement projects in Mindanao specifically in the Bangsamoro region. The network of local partners will also play a big role in ensuring the security of the project infrastructure. An initial project location identified during Action partners coordination meetings is within the local government hall premises.

Environmental Risks Resilience measures will be implemented through the construction of stronger This risk is the vulnerability of the mounting structures, cabling and components that can withstand higher RE hybrid system to storms, moisture content and flooding, and choosing the proper location with lower flooding, and other extreme weather probability of flooding and other physical risks to the system. conditions. Describe the main preconditions and assumptions during and after the implementation phase. The Action will be implemented under the assumption that the Philippines national government and regional government of Tawi-Tawi remain engaged in the deployment of off-grid renewable energy systems. The success of the Action also depends on the engagement of the target groups. The Action was designed based on detailed stakeholders and needs analysis to ensure that their concerns and local conditions are addressed. Explain how the action will be made sustainable after completion. a. Financial sustainability. Financing of follow-up activities and O&M costs will be covered by revenues from tariff collection as well as subsidies from the national government through the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification (UCME). To ensure a constant revenue stream, a holistic approach will be taken integrating a sound technical design, stronger support for local business development and productive use of electricity and customer relationship management to improve consumers’ ability and willingness to pay. b. Institutional sustainability. TAWELCO is the expected key player to provide solar PVs and ancillaries, the maintenance and the billing/collection in a sustainable way. The Action will involve an intensified capacity development and training of TAWELCO enabling them to operate and manage the RE hybrid system sustainably. Ownership by the local electric cooperatives and support from organizations committed to long term development in the remote areas of the Philippines ensure institutional sustainability of the Action. MinDA, a co-applicant in the Action, will continually oversee the project and generally sustain the Action as part of their agenda of improving energy access in Mindanao. As chair of the Mindanao Power Monitoring Committee (MPMC), MinDA is tasked to coordinate efforts to improve the power situation in Mindanao. MPMC is co-chaired by DOE and with representatives from NEA, NPC, ERC. This implementation exercise will also establish and strengthen institutions for rural energy development in Mindanao. Linkages among MinDA, LGU’s, sectoral agencies and academic institutions are strengthened in implementing rural energy projects.

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 27 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc c. Policy level sustainability. The Action will raise RE awareness of the local partners including the policy making sector, MinDA and the LGU. It will also induce behavioural changes on the adoption of RE technologies specifically for off-grid applications among the Action partners prompting them to collaborate, mobilise and direct resources to off-grid RE electrification options. The Action will produce policy guidelines in implementing renewable energy-based off-grid systems and appropriate business models to include learnings and recommendations from this implementation exercise. An Off-Grid RE Investment Conference and policy forums will likewise be facilitated by the Action thru MinDA. d. Environmental sustainability. Seaweeds’ potential contributions to climate change mitigation and adaptation are also enhanced with improved quality and higher production. These contributions to climate change mitigation include carbon sequestration, reduced carbon footprint as its role as a food additive, reduced methane emission from livestock when added to livestock feeds, and potential bioenergy source. Its potential role in climate adaptation include dissipating wave energy in the event of storms and sea level rise, countering ocean acidification due to its high daytime alkalinity, and avoidance of ocean deoxygenation due to warming. 2.1.5. Logical Framework

See Annex C.

2.1.6. Budget, amount requested from the Contracting Authority and other expected sources of funding See Annex B.

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2.2. Experience

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Name of the organisation: UNIDO Lead applicant X Co-applicant Affiliated entity

Project title: Stimulating industrial competitiveness through biomass-based, grid- Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): connected electricity generation Renewable Energy Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)3 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy Dominican Approx. 1.1 mil EUR Implementing agency GEF Approx. 1.1 mil EUR Jan 2014 – Jan 2020 Republic (1.3 mil USD) (1.3 mil USD) Objectives and Project Objective: To promote the implementation of decentralized, biomass-based energy production in industrial free zones in the results of the Dominican Republic with the aim of reducing GHG emissions, while contributing to their competitiveness action Project Description: The project aims to demonstrate and promote the viability and benefits of decentralized electricity generation in the country, both for self-supply and for sales of surplus electricity to the national grid, by making optimum use of available, domestic biomass resources. The objective is countering current high-energy costs and GHG emissions of fossil fuel-based power plants in the country. Environmental benefits from the project in the form of direct GHG emissions savings amount to an estimated total of 245,000 tons CO2eq with indirect GHG benefits delivered by the project estimated at a total of 1,197,000 tons CO2eq. Expected results: 1. The policy and regulatory environment conducive to decentralized, biomass-based power and heat generation has been strengthened. 2. A biomass-based electric power plant has been adopted by the Santiago Industrial Free Zone. 3. Awareness for the concept and benefits of biomass power generation has been raised among relevant stakeholders.

3 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

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Name of the organisation: UNIDO Lead applicant X Co-applicant Affiliated entity

Project title: Promoting Market-Based Development of Small to Medium-Scale Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Renewable Energy Systems in Cape Verde Renewable Energy Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)4 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy Approx. 1.5 mil EUR Implementing agency GEF Approx. 1.5 mil EUR Mar 2012 – Sep 2018 Cabo Verde (1.8 mil USD) (1.8 mil USD) Objectives and Project Objective: To create market conditions conducive to the development of small to medium scale renewable energy systems in Cape results of the Verde. action Project Description: The ultimate goal of the project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to support sustainable development in Cape Verde by creating market conditions conducive to the development of small to medium scale renewable energy systems in line with national energy policy objectives of making the country less dependent on imported fossil fuels. The project seeks to address many of these existing barriers to renewable energy, to deliver measurable results and to make an impact on investment in small to medium scale renewable energy in Cape Verde an integrated approach that combines substantial capacity building with technical assistance interventions at the policy and demonstration project level. Primary target beneficiaries of the project are energy regulators and implementing institutions, potential energy generators (managers and engineers), energy users, training institutes, energy professionals and service providers and the financial sector. Project components: 1. Demonstrating technical feasibility and commercial viability of small to medium scale RE projects and establishment of seed fund for project replication 2. Resource Assessment and scaling up strategy 3. Consolidating a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework conducive to the development of small to medium scale renewable energy projects. 4. Capacity building and awareness raising

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EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 31 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Name of the organisation: UNIDO Lead applicant X Co-applicant Affiliated entity

ProjectName of title: the organisation: Sustainable Market UNIDO Access through Responsible Trading of Fish: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): LeadIncreasing applicant Trade Capacities X Co of-applicant selected value chains Affiliated within entity the Fisheries Sector Advancing Economic Competitiveness Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)5 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy Indonesia Approx. 3.3 mil EUR Implementing agency Switzerland (State Approx. 3.3 mil EUR April 2013 – May 2019 (3,8 mil USD) Secretariat for (3,8 mil USD) Economic Affairs) Objectives and Project Objective: To increase trade capacities of selected value chains within the fisheries sector in Indonesia results of the action Project Description: The Programme SMART-Fish Indonesia (Sustainable Market Access through Responsible Trading of Fish in Indonesia) aims at strengthening the trade capacity of selected value chains of the Indonesian fisheries export sector, while ensuring the preservation of biodiversity through promoting the sustainable use of maritime resources. This will be done through increasing value-added to exports by providing advice to the Government of Indonesia on enacting enabling policies for exports, strengthening the supply side (improving competitiveness of products in terms of price and quality, branding, enhancing compliance with international market requirements, including certification for sustainability standards), and facilitating entry into the respective global value chains. The supply side will be strengthened at the meso level through enabling the Quality & Productivity Center at the Fisheries University to provide support to SMEs. To address the main challenges of the Indonesian fisheries sector, the Programme operates through six major activities : 1. Institutionalization of value chain roundtables; 2. Strengthening of local business support services to exporting SMEs through the Valcapfish Center at the Jakarta Fisheries University (STP) in productivity, product quality, innovation and sustainability; 3. Development of educational programmes at the Jakarta Fisheries University (STP) in productivity, innovation and sustainability for fisheries; 4. Establishment of traceability pilot applications in the selected value chains; 5. Support to pilot certifications for sustainability schemes as required by key markets; 6. Promotion of Indonesian fisheries exports from selected value chains in key markets.

5 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 32 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Project title: Seaweed Value Chain Development for improved livelihoods of Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Coastal Communities Creating Shared Prosperity Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) Name of the organisation: UNIDO 6 (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name) (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy IndonesiaLead applicant X Approx. Co-applicant 0.2 mil EUR AffiliatedImplementing entity agency UNIDO Industrial Approx. 0.6 mil EUR Jan 2015 – Dec 2018 (0.23 mil USD) Development Fund (0.7 mil USD) Objectives and Project Objective: To support the national and local governments to foster the development of the seaweed industry in Sumenep District, results of the East Java Province helping farmers to increase productivity and quality in seaweed production and to market their products while action introducing new technologies for seaweed processing that are both economically sound and environmentally safe.

Project Description: UNIDO is implementing a Country Programme 2016-2020 in Indonesia, to comprehensively support a road map towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. In line with the priorities of the Republic of Indonesia identified on its Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Panjang 2005-2025 (Indonesia’s long-term development plan,RPJMP), UNIDO has assessed the country industrial development potential and constraints, and is focusing on the following areas of intervention - 1. Poverty reduction, 2. Energy for all, 3. Environment and clean production, 4. Partnership and Sustainable development.

This project is part of component 1 on poverty reduction, aiming to support livelihood enhancement of rural community in coastal area of Sumenep District, East Java Province, through seaweed value chain improvement.

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EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 33 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Project title: Strategic programme for scaling up renewable energy (RE) markets Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): in targeted Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Pacific Island region Renewable Energy Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)7 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy Pacific Islands Approx. 0.6 mil EUR Implementing agency UNIDO Industrial Approx. 0.6 mil EUR Nov 2012 – Mar 2018 (0.7 mil USD) Development Fund (0.7 mil USD) Objectives and Project Objective: To assist selected Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Pacific Islands Region (Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Fiji, results of the Nauru, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu) in triggering investments in renewable energy (RE) technologies, through technical action assistance and grant financing to a number of pilot projects

Project Components: 1. Policy and institutional support for low-carbon development plans 2. RE technology demonstration (Solar and bio-energy applications in tourism and agro-food sector & RE-based power generation for enhanced energy access and productive use in rural communities) 3. Training through capacity development workshop(s) for the region

Expected results: - Assist selected SIDS in Pacific Islands Region in triggering investments in RE technologies through demonstration projects and technical assistance in the creation of the enabling environment Assist selected SIDS in Pacific Islands Region in triggering investments in RE technologies - Increase energy security and improve competitiveness of the national economy through low-carbon development and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Increase energy security and improve competitiveness of the national economy - Provide technical assistance and grant financing for policy support, renewable energy pilot projects for productive use, and capacity development for sustainable replication throughout the region

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Name of the organisation: UNIDO Lead applicant X Co-applicant Affiliated entity

Project title: GHG Emissions Reductions in Targeted Industrial Sub-Sectors Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): through EE and Application of Solar Thermal Systems in Malaysia Climate change Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)8 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy Malaysia Approx. 3.5 mil EUR Implementing agency GEF Approx. 3.5 mil EUR June 2014 – July 2019 (4 mil USD) (4 mil USD) Objectives and Project Objective: To reduce GHG emissions by promoting and demonstrating sector-specific EE improvements and results of the solar thermal technology utilization in industry action Project Description: The project supports the reduction of fossil CO2 emissions in Malaysia’s industry in general, and in particular, in selected industrial sub-sectors, by improving energy efficiency in industrial heating processes and process optimization, and the utilization of solar thermal energy whenever applicable and feasible. As a result of the proposed project intervention, Malaysia will have improved regulations and financial incentive mechanisms (grant and non-grant instruments) and strengthened technical and institutional capabilities for the development, financing and implementation of solar thermal energy applications and energy efficiency improvements in targeted industries including (but not limited to): Rubber glove, Textiles, Food & Beverage, Surface treatment, Agro-based industries (palm oil, poultry and etc.).

Main components: (i) Development of regulatory framework, support programmes and financial incentives mechanisms to facilitate solar thermal energy utilization; (ii) Awareness raising and capacity building programme relating to process heating and cooling optimization and solar thermal energy utilization; (iii) Demonstration and scaling up of sector-specific EE and solar thermal energy utilization in targeted industrial subsectors

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Name of the organisation: UNIDO Lead applicant X Co-applicant Affiliated entity

Project title: Access to Energy through Scaling-Up of Solar Technologies and Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Enhancing Quality of Fabricators of Biomass Gasifiers Renewable Energy Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)9 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy Cambodia Approx. 1.1 mil EUR Implementing agency France (UNIDO IDF) Approx. 1.1 mil EUR Jan 2014 – Jan 2020 (1.3 mil USD) (1.3 mil USD) Objectives and Project Objective: To increase access to clean energy for productive uses in the off-grid areas and agro-based SMEs, especially in the rice results of the milling industries action Project Description: The project aims to (i) to increase access to clean energy for productive activities such as rice milling, ice making and other agro-processing in selected off-grid communities of the Batambong and Pursat provinces of Cambodia; and (ii) to enhance the capacities of the counterpart and the local fabricators of biomass gasifiers, leading to availability of locally manufactured high quality biomass gasifiers for agro-based SMEs. This will result in increased use of efficient and environmentally sound biomass gasifiers based on rice husk fuel in the agro-industries cluster in the Batambong and Pursat provinces and to generate a number of productive activities. Results: - The project facilitated the formation of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to disseminate renewable energy technologies and demonstrate the viability of solar photovoltaic, solar drying and biomass gasification. - Photovoltaic battery-charging stations were installed in 6 remote villages, providing energy for 1,073 households, replacing diesel generators, cutting charging costs by two thirds and saving 32 tons of CO2 emissions/year. A solar dryer technology was installed to improve dried fish production, replacing wood fuel heat, which boosted the capacity of local business to absorb technology transfer. The 150 kW rice husk gasifier replaced a diesel generator and connected an additional 300 households (700 people), reducing emissions by 900 tons of CO2 per year. - The capacity building component ensured the training of staff from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry, the University of Battambang and the private sector.

9 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 36 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Name of the organisation: MSU-TCTO Lead applicant Co-applicant X Affiliated entity Project title:National Assessment of Coral reef environment Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Assessment of Farmed Seaweeds and Post-harvest Technologies for Sustainable Seaweeds Development

Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)10 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy

Bongao, Tawi- Approx. 2,903,000 Co-beneficiary …Department of Approx. 2,419,000 01/07/2015- Tawi Science and 30/06/06/2017 Technology

Tawi-Tawi Approx. 48,387 Beneficiary Commission on Approx. 32,258 Higher educatioj

Objectives and results of the action A database of the coral cover, mangrove and seagrass ecosystems status (including seaweed distribution) To assess the status of coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass ecosystems in Seaweeds: status of Farmed Seaweeds and Farming Techniques ; Innovations in farming technologies to the Philippines increase seaweed production and Seaweed Post-harvest Technologies that enhance and Maintain carrageenan qualities Seaweed: to assess the status of farmed seaweeds and post harvest technologies in Tawi-Tawi

10 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 37 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Name of the organisation: Tawi-tawi Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TAWELCO) Lead applicant Co-applicant X Affiliated entity

Project title: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Financial Benefits to Host Communities Under ER 1-94 Portable Household Solar PVs for Lighting

Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)11 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy

Sitangkai and 193,548.00 Coordinator Philippine 193,548.00 2012 to 2013 Tandubas, Tawi- Department of Energy Tawi

Objectives and results of the action ER 1-94 aims to recognize and provide recompense for the contribution made by the host local government units or region of areas with energy resource development or generation facilities. The result is lessened conflict of rights and promote harmony among host local government units, community and people affected, the energy resource developers or power producers, and the appropriate agencies of the national government.

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Name of the organisation: Tawi-tawi Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TAWELCO) Lead applicant Co-applicant X Affiliated entity

Project title: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Sitio Electrification Program

Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)12 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy

Tawi-Tawi 806,451.00 Coordinator NEA 806,451.00 2013-present

Objectives and results of the action SEP of NEA aims to expand energy access of sitios in cooperation with partner ECs such as TAWELCO.

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Name of the organisation: Tawi-tawi Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TAWELCO) Lead applicant Co-applicant X Affiliated entity Project title: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Barangay Line Enhancement Program

Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)13 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy

Tawi-Tawi 322,580.00 Coordinator NEA 322,580.00 2015 - Present

Objectives and results of the action This program seeks to connect distribution systems of identified barangays to EC’s grid through various engineering innovations and construction schemes.

13 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 40 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Name of the organisation: Tawi-tawi Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TAWELCO) Lead applicant Co-applicant X Affiliated entity

Project title: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): World Bank Technical Capacity Building Project - Basic Lineman Training Course

Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)14 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy

Manila, 16,129.00 Beneficiary World Bank 12,096.00 August 2018- September Philippines 2018

Objectives and results of the action Training to be provided by the MERALCO Power Academy aims to develop and equip new and current linemen with the required skills and competencies for their job, facilitate the desired character formation thru strict discipline, value formation/adoption and total personal development under a structured learning approach, to instill passion and commitment towards their job and to provide recommendations aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the line work.

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Name of the organisation: Tawi-tawi Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TAWELCO) Lead applicant Co-applicant X Affiliated entity

Project title: Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Assistance to Bangsamoro Electric Cooperatives

Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)15 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy

Tawi-Tawi Not yet determined Beneficiary Japan International Not yet determined 2016- present Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Objectives and results of the action To provide technical assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on distribution network systems to enhance the country's energy resiliency and reliability specifically in the Bangsamoro region.

(ii) Experience in other actions in the past 3 years (Max. 1 page per action and max. 10 actions)

15 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

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Name of the organisation:organisation: UNIDO Lead applicant X Co-applicant Affiliated entity

Project title: PhilippineImplementation Industrial of PCB Energy Management Efficiency Programs Project for Electric Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial expexperienceerience in PADOR):PADOR): Cooperatives and Safe e-wastes Management Climate change Location Cost of the actionaction Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficbeneficiary,iary, affiliatedaffiliated entity (name)1617 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy Philippines Approx. 2.85.6 mil EUR ImplementingImplementing agency GEF Approx. 2.85.6 mil EUR JuneSep 201 20115 – – May Dec 20222018 (3(6,3,2 mmilil USD) (3,2(6,3 mil USD) Objectives and Project Objective: Introduce Protection ISO of human50001 healthenergy and management the environment standard through along withsound system management optimization of PCBs approach and PBDEs for improvement in e-wastes of results of thethe indu strial energy efficiency of the Philippines. action Project Description: As a Party to the Stockholm Convention (SC) on POPs, the Philippines is obliged to comply with the targets designed Projectto reduce Descripti or eliminateon: Thereleases Philippine from intentional Industrial Energyand unintentional Efficiency production Project (PIEEP) of POPs. is collaboration The Government between of the the Philippines, Department thr ofough Energy the (DOE),Department the Department of Environment of Trade and Naturaland Industry Resources (DTI), (DENR), the United developed Nations aIndus Nationaltrial DevelopmentImplementation Organization Plan (NIP) (UNIDO)in 2006, which and the outlined Global Environment Facility (GEF). Closely in line with the Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016 and the National Climate Change Action Plan programs and actions to achieve its obligations. The NIP has recently been updated (2014) to address the changes in the obligations to the 2011-2028, the project aims to promote sustainable energy management system and achieve energy efficiency best practices within the PhSC,ilippine review industrial the action setting plans previouslywith the purpo developedse of obtaining and the achievementsenergy savings so and far, contributing and formulate to climatenew action change plans mitigation. that would This address objective the will beadditional achieved obligations. through the In introduction the updated ofNIP, the two Energ of ythe Ma prioritynagement action System plans based identified on ISO were 50001 the needframework, for the Systemsdevelopment Optimizat and implementationion (steam, compressedof incentives air for and rural pumps) electric and cooper Financialatives Capacity to comply Enhancement. with the phase These out of3 key PCB componentss and management are directed of PBDEs towards from specific WEEE targets stream in inthe the industrialcountry. Therefore sector namely this project Chemicals, involves Food management & Beverage of, Basic new POPsMetals in & the Steel WEEE and RecyclingPulp & Paper. stream and implementation of PCB Management Programs for Electric Cooperatives. The project aims to introduce environmentally sound management of e-wastes to reduce new POPs PIEEP'srelease reduction plan targets from include recycling savings stream of 1,143,149and to assist GJ inin theenergy implementation and 359,877 of KWh the PCB of electricity management consumption programs as for well electric as a corresponding cooperatives. GHG emission reduction of 261,754 tons of carbon dioxide over the entire project duration. Sources of the Co-financing include Land Bank Mainof the componentsPhilippines and: (i) the Man Bankagement of the of Philippine WEE; (ii)s EnvironmentallyIslands (BPI) with-sound both offeringManagement USD of10 PCB M each contaminated in the form equipment, of standby PCB loan wastesproject and stockpileswindow on from energy electric efficiency cooperatives; project. (iii) Institutional strengthening, capacity building and awareness raising

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Name of the organisation: Mindanao Development Authority Lead applicant Co-applicantX Affiliated entity Project title: Building Low Emission Alternatives to Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Develop Economic Resilience and Sustainability (B-LEADERS) Project Location Cost of the Role: Coordinator, Donors to the Amount contributed Dates (from..to) action co-beneficiary, action (name)18 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy (EUR) affiliated entity Various Parts 58,372.00 Coordinator, co- USAID 58,372.00 27/01/2016 to 31/01/2017 in Mindanao beneficiary

Objectives and results of the Specifically, the project aims to accomplish the following tasks: action 1) Strengthen the in-country capacity on implementing and promoting low emission development strategies through the; a) Establishment of institutional structure, mandate, systems, and methodologies and b) Strengthening of policy and regulatory support for LEDS; 2) Increase investments into clean energy projects through the: a) Promotion of investments in the clean and renewable energy sector; and b) Strengthening of clean energy investment partnerships and networks.

18 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 44 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Name of the organisation: Mindanao Development Authority Lead applicant Co-applicantX Affiliated entity Project title: Philippine Rural Development Program Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):

Location Cost of the Role: Coordinator, Donors to the Amount contributed Dates (from..to) action co-beneficiary, action (name)19 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy (EUR) affiliated entity Covered EUR 458 Affiliated Entity World Bank 31/01/2014 to 31/12/2021 areas: million (member to the Regional Advisory Board for all Nationwide Projects in Mindanao) Mindanao: with Department of Regions IX, Agriculture X, XI, XII, Caraga and ARMM Objectives and results of the PRDP is a six-year national project under the Department of Agriculture (DA) that aims to establish a modern, action value-chain oriented, and climate resilient agriculture and fisheries sector. In partnership with LGUs and private sector, the Project shall provide key infrastructure, facilities, technology and information to raise incomes, productivity and competitiveness in targeted areas.

19 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 45 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Name of the organisation: Mindanao Development Authority Lead applicant Co-applicantX Affiliated entity Project title: Mindanao Peace and Development Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):

Location Cost of the Role: Coordinator, Donors to the Amount contributed Dates (from..to) action co-beneficiary, action (name)20 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy (EUR) affiliated entity All Regions EUR Coordinator (Program USAID 31/10/2007 to 30/09/2019 in Mindanao 23,128,845 Co-Chair)

Objectives and results of the USAID grant assistance that aims to promote economic growth in the identified areas through expansion of action economic opportunities, infrastructure development, improvement in governance and social services. The program started on 19 September 2007 where USAID and government of the Philippines through MEDCo entered into an assistance agreement to further the foreign assistance objective of promoting economic growth articulated by the government of the United States of America under the strategic framework for USA foreign assistance.

20 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 46 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Name of the organisation: Mindanao Development Authority Lead applicant Co-applicantX Affiliated entity Project title: Mindanao Sustainable and Agrarian and Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Agriculture Development (MINSAAD)

Location Cost of the Role: Coordinator, Donors to the Amount contributed Dates (from..to) action co-beneficiary, action (name)21 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy (EUR) affiliated entity Bukidnon, EUR Affiliated Entity JICA 03/07/2012 to 3/07/2019 Lanao del 73,378,916 (Member, Steering

Norte, North Committee, Project Cotabato, Coordinating South Committee, Sub-project Cotabato, Approval Committee) Sultan with Department of Kudarat Agrarian Reform (DAR) Objectives and results of the MinSAAD is a poverty alleviation project in selected marginalized areas (12 settlements) in Mindanao. The action Project addresses poverty issues through competitive and sustainable agriculture using inclusive approach and modalities in investments that are based on value chain analysis of key agricultural commodities. The Project is therefore focused on sustainable agricultural development and support services such as irrigation, rural roads and bridges, rural water supply, marketing and related aspects; effective governance and social protection; and others that would support the objective of alleviating poverty in marginalized target area.

21 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 47 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Name of the organisation: Mindanao Development Authority Lead applicant Co-applicantX Affiliated entity Project title: Conflict Sensitive Resource and Asset Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Management (COSERAM) Program

Location Cost of the Role: Coordinator, Donors to the Amount contributed Dates (from..to) action co-beneficiary, action (name)22 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy (EUR) affiliated entity Region X, Affiliated Entity German 31/01/2015 to 31/12/2018 Region XI, (Member, Regional Cooperation CARAGA Steering Committee)

Objectives and results of the It supports an integrated approach of poverty reduction and peace building in the region of Caraga and other action conflict-affected areas in the Philippines. GIZ provides advisory services and technical assistance to mandated bodies in order for them to address land use and land rights conflicts in a peaceful and sustainable manner, while supporting marginalized people to lawfully access natural resources. To reach its target groups, COSERAM promotes multi-stakeholder processes at all levels, dialogue between parties with differing interests and assists them to reach agreements. A participatory peace and conflict assessment was conducted for Caraga, the initial implementation region, and will be done for other areas, facilitating the program’s planning and steering. The program seeks to introduce and strengthen governance that provides sustainable access to natural resources for the marginalized population and reduce violent conflicts in Caraga and other conflict-affected areas.

22 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 48 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Name of the organisation: Mindanao Development Authority Lead applicant Co-applicantX Affiliated entity Project title: Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR): Management (INREM) Project

Location Cost of the Role: Coordinator, Donors to the Amount contributed Dates (from..to) action co-beneficiary, action (name)23 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy (EUR) affiliated entity (i) Chico River Basin in the EUR Affiliated Entity ADB and IFAD 31/08/2016 to 31/12/2020 Cordillera Administrative 136,148,166 (Member, Project Region, Northern Luzon; (ii) Wahig–Inabanga River Basin on Steering Committee) the island of Bohol; (iii) Lake with Department of August 2013 to December Lanao Basin in the Autonomous 202 Region of Muslim Mindanao; and Environment and (iv) Upper Bukidnon River Basin Natural Resource in Bukidnon (DENR)

Objectives and results of the action The project will address unsustainable watershed management in four priority river basins: (i) Chico River Basin in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Northern Luzon; (ii) Wahig–Inabanga River Basin on the island of Bohol; (iii) Lake Lanao Basin in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao; and (iv) Upper Bukidnon River Basin in Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao. With particular focus on indigenous peoples and resource-poor communities, the project will reduce and reverse degradation of watersheds and associated environmental services caused by forest denudation and unsustainable farming practices. It will also provide incentives to local communities, LGUs and DENR for improving natural resource management by generating sufficient and tangible economic benefits. Mechanisms to achieve these project objectives include (i) payments for environmental services (PES) including water regulation, soil conservation, carbon offsets, and biodiversity; (ii) income generation from sustainable use and management and value-added processing of timber and non-timber forest products; (iii) improved natural resource productivity; and (iv) improved climate resilience in project watersheds.

23 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 49 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc Name of the organisation: MSU-TCTO Lead applicant Co-applicant X Affiliated entity

Project title: Reproductive schedule of selected coral species in Tawi-Tawi Sector (ref. list of sectors in Sectorial experience in PADOR):

Location Cost of the action Role: Coordinator, Donors to the action Amount contributed Dates (from..to) (EUR) co-beneficiary, affiliated entity (name)24 (by donor) dd/mm/yyyy

Bongao Approx. 290,322 Beneficiary Department of Approx. 241,935 01/03/2015-30/04/2017 Science and Technology

Objectives and results of the action Reproductive schedule of selected coral species- we now know when they spawn or release coral larvae To document the reproductive schedule of selected coral species in Tawi-Tawi

24 If the donor is the European Union or an EU Member State, please specify the EU budget line, EDF or EU Member State

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Associate 1

Full legal name Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources- ARMM

EuropeAid ID number25

Country of Registration Philippines

Legal status26 Governmental Body

Official address Org Compound, Cotabato City

Contact person Janice Desamito-Musali Al-Hajj

Tel: country code + city code + number O64 421-3246

Fax: country code + city code + number 064 421-9788

E-mail address [email protected]

Number of employees 433

Experience of similar actions, in relation to FishCORAL (Capacity Building and implementing role in implementing the proposed action agency), JICA (Capacity Building), FDA (Certification of Halal Products), DTI (Capacity Building and Marketing Assistance),IOM- PAMANA(Capacity Building)

History of cooperation with the applicants > Co-partners with other line agency/NGO/Academe for Seaweeds Development Program in Tawi-Tawi

Role and involvement in preparing > Provide data requirements and inputs for the the proposed action design of the proposed action

Role and involvement in implementing > Implementing agency the proposed action > Conduct Technical Assistance/Lectures/Training/Monitoring

25 This number is available to an organisation which registers its data in PADOR. For more information and to register, please visit http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/pador_en 26 E.g. non-profit, governmental body or international organisation.

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Full legal name Provincial Local Government Unit of Tawi- Tawi

EuropeAid ID number27

Country of Registration Philippines

Legal status28 Government Entity

Official address Provincial Capitol Bldg., Capitol Hills, Tubig Boh, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines 7500

Contact person SAMIL I. TATI

Tel: country code + city code + number 0063+068+09397981570

Fax: country code + city code + number none

E-mail address [email protected]

Number of employees 463 total plantilla position

Experience of similar actions, in relation to Formulation of PDPFP, CDP, LDIP on the role in implementing the proposed action capacity of the implementors required on the proposed projects

History of cooperation with the applicants Capacity Development

Role and involvement in preparing Coordinating, Planning, Implementing the proposed action ,Budgeting and Monitoring and Evaluation

Role and involvement in implementing Coordinator in Development Planning and the proposed action Implementation

27 This number is available to an organisation which registers its data in PADOR. For more information and to register, please visit http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/pador_en 28 E.g. non-profit, governmental body or international organisation.

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Full legal name AIEC Missionary Green Energy Corp.

EuropeAid ID number29 PH-2017-EKP-1406468771

Country of Registration Philippines

Legal status30 SEC Registered Corporation, founded 2012 4th Floor, CASMAN Building, 372 Quezon Avenue Official address PHILRECA OFFICE: 2F PNB Building, Brgy PHILAM #92 West Avenue, Quezon City

Contact person Rene Fajilagutan Tel: country code + city code + number +63 995 991 5255; +63 042-729-0149 PhilReca Office Contact Nos: +632 374-2538, +632 374-2601, +632 374-1198, +632 374-1199

Fax: country code + city code + number

E-mail address [email protected], [email protected]

Number of employees 2 (administrative staff, shared with AIEC) AIEC MGE works through AIEC EC’s and

Experience of similar actions, in relation to In partnership with ILAW (JV Partner – see below), role in implementing the proposed action completed project planning studies and designs for 62 off-grid electrification projects in the service areas of Electric Cooperatives of the Association of Isolated Electric Cooperatives (AIEC), including: the target project areas in TAWELCO’s service area; and projects in BISELCO, LUBELCO, NORSAMELCO, SAMELCO I, QUEZELCO II, PALECO, ANTECO, DIELCO, SIARELCO, SULECO, SUKELCO, DANECO, DASURECO, BATANELCO. AIEC MGE has the capacity and know how on distribution system development and management especially in remote and off-grid areas through it’s Given its nature and with the experience of its AIEC Electric Cooperative owners.

History of cooperation with the applicants AIEC Missionary Green Energy Corp. (AIEC MGE)

29 This number is available to an organisation which registers its data in PADOR. For more information and to register, please visit http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/pador_en 30 E.g. non-profit, governmental body or international organisation.

EuropeAid/158417/DD/ACT/PH Page 53 of 60 15 January 2016 Annex A.2 - Full Application with tracked changes 061218.doc was formed in 2012 by principals and member EC’s of the Association of Isolated Electric Cooperatives (AIEC), with the purpose of enabling the Member ECs of AIEC to participate in the generation business in the Philippines. AIEC MGE is working with AIEC member EC’s through its Joint Venture private sector partner, Island Light and Water Energy Development Corp. (ILAW). The goal of AIEC MGE in this project is to enable TAWELCO to be able to own part of the generation assets of this Action and to develop economic capacity to earn shares in AIEC MGE and thereby ownership in other AIEC Member EC projects throughout the Philippines.

Role and involvement in preparing AIEC MGE-ILAW acted as the primary technical the proposed action project identification, preliminary design, costing and project conceptual support provider, working with TAWELCO and the LGU’s to assess and identify the potential projects, including the hybrid renewable, the water and water supply, and the stand-alone renewable projects.

Role and involvement in implementing AIEC MGE, working through its Joint Venture the proposed action partnership with ILAW, will provide technical project planning and implementation support to MINDA and UNIDO technical staff, will provide field training and capacity building support to TAWELCO, will provide project installation support to TAWELCO and MINDA/UNIDO. AIEC MGE- ILAW’s Joint Venture company will also provide co-financing needed for project capital components of up to Euro 1.5 million.

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Associate 4

Full legal name Island Light and Water Energy Dev. Corp. (ILAW)

EuropeAid ID number31 PH-2017-FPZ-1505351523

Country of Registration Philippines

Legal status32 SEC Registered Philippines Corporation

Official address Unit 2401, The Trade and Financial Tower, 7th Ave corner 32nd Street, BGC, Taguig City 1634

Contact person Frederick E. Lacroix / John D. Herrman

Tel: country code + city code + number 63 2 625 4035

Fax: country code + city code + number

E-mail address [email protected] [email protected]

Number of employees 7 full time, 4 shared administrative and legal staff and Consulting Contracts with 6 technical and regulatory professionals.

Experience of similar actions, in relation to Principals of ILAW have been involved in off-grid role in implementing the proposed action electrification in the Philippines since 1997, building solar power water supply projects, irrigation, and electrification projects. ILAW principals built the first privately funded off-grid microgrid in Rio Tuba, Palawan in 2004 and built and developed 30 other microgrid electrification projects across the Philippines in Davao del Sur, Palawan, Cebu.

History of cooperation with the applicants ILAW is a Joint Venture Partner (2018) formed with AIEC Missionary Green Energy and Advisor to AIEC since 2015. ILAW has supported studies and project planning in multiple AIEC Member EC areas, including ARMM and in TAWELCO’s Service areas.

Role and involvement in preparing AIEC MGE-ILAW acted as the primary technical the proposed action project identification, preliminary design, costing and project conceptual support provider, working with TAWELCO and the LGU’s to assess and identify the potential projects, including the hybrid

31 This number is available to an organisation which registers its data in PADOR. For more information and to register, please visit http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/pador_en 32 E.g. non-profit, governmental body or international organisation.

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Role and involvement in implementing ILAW, working through its Joint Venture the proposed action partnership with AIEC MGE, will provide technical project planning and implementation support to MINDA and UNIDO technical staff, will provide field training and capacity building support to TAWELCO, will provide project installation support to TAWELCO and MINDA/UNIDO. AIEC MGE- ILAW’s Joint Venture company will also provide co-financing needed for project capital components of up to Euro 1.5 million.

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4.1. Declaration by the lead applicant (full application) 4.2. Mandate (for co-applicant(s))

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