EELA Zambia Validation Workshop for the EE Appliances and Manufacturing Development Market Study
The Validation Workshop, organized by the Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihood (EELA) Zambia Project in partnership with the Ministry of Energy of Zambia, is convened to present and validate the findings of a comprehensive Market Study on Energy‑Efficient Appliances in Zambia, developed under the EELA Zambia Project.
The workshop offers stakeholders an opportunity to review, discuss, and validate the study’s findings and recommendations. To ensure broad and inclusive participation, the workshop will be held in a hybrid format, enabling engagement from stakeholders both within and outside Lusaka.
EELA ZAMBIA VALIDATION WORKSHOP FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES AND MANUFACTURING VALIDATION WORKSHOP
29 April 2026
Southern Sun Hotel, Lusaka
Advancing Energy Efficiency for Regional Growth and Climate-Resilient Livelihoods
The study covers both on-grid and off-grid markets and provides an in‑depth analysis of key market trends, gender‑responsive usage patterns, barriers to adoption, and the current and potential role of local manufacturing in the energy‑efficient appliances sector.
It also includes a detailed assessment of existing policies, regulatory frameworks, and standards, identifying gaps in Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), quality assurance systems, and enforcement mechanisms. Based on international best practices, the study proposes targeted recommendations to strengthen the sector and support sustainable market development.
Agenda
Explore the agenda for the EELA workshop below:
08:30 - 09:00: Registration
09:00 – 09:05: Welcome Remarks, Ministry of Energy
09:05 – 09:10: Remarks, Embassy of Sweden
09:10 – 09:20: Overview of EELA
09:20 – 09:35: Awareness on Appliance Energy Efficiency, Minimum Energy Performance Standards, Labelling, Quality Assurance Systems, and Implementation Needs Research Methods International (RMI)
09:35 –10:00: Findings of Task 1: “Market study and gap analysis of both on-grid and off-grid energy-efficient appliance market in Zambia, with a gender lens”
10:00 – 10:30: Photo Session and Tea Break
10:30 – 10:50: Findings of Task 2: “Assessment and mapping of the local energy-efficient appliances and components manufacturing sector, research, policy and regulatory analysis” Research Methods International (RMI)
10:50 – 11:30: Breakaway Session. Validation of key findings:
- Market barriers and opportunities
- Manufacturing sector realities
- Policy and regulatory gaps
11:30 - 12:00: Presentation and Validation of Recommendations:
- Market barriers and opportunities
- Manufacturing sector realities
- Policy and regulatory gaps
12:00 – 12:30: Summary of Key Outcomes and Agreed Recommendations:
- Agreement on priority actions
- Identification of implementation roles
12:45 – 12:50: Next Steps
12:50 – 13:00: Closing Remarks, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
13:00: Networking Lunch
Session Themes and Discussion Topics
The workshop will:
- Present key findings of the market study, including identified gaps in both on-grid and off-grid energy-efficient appliance markets, with a gender perspective
- Share insights from the assessment of the local manufacturing sector, including value chain analysis and policy/regulatory considerations
- Validate the study findings and gather stakeholder input to strengthen final recommendations
Download the Report
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The EELA Zambia Project at a Glance
The Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) Zambia Country Window Project, implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and funded by the Government of Sweden, is a flagship initiative launched in September 2025 to advance inclusive, low‑carbon development in Zambia. The Program accelerates this transition by delivering energy‑efficient solutions and catalysing energy‑efficiency investments in the industrial sector.
In Zambia, the EELA Country Window aims to stimulate inclusive and sustainable economic growth through an integrated energy efficiency approach. The project focuses on accelerating the uptake of energy-efficient lighting and appliances, while also mobilizing investment in the low-carbon transformation of industry. Additional interventions support local value chain development, e-waste management, and targeted capacity building and awareness-raising.
EELA Zambia is implemented in collaboration with key national institutions, including the Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Zambia Bureau of Standards, Energy Regulation Board, and Zambia Association of Manufacturers. It is also supported by a strong consortium of implementing partners, including GloFin Advisory AB, the Swedish Energy Agency, SACREEE and CLASP.
Contact Details
Ms. Doreen Chipika BWALYA
National Project Coordinator, EELA Zambia, UNIDO
Ms. Elin Karlsson
Industrial Development Expert, Project Manager EELA Country Windows