The eight edition of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Industrialisation Week (SIW) will take place in Antananarivo, Madagascar, from 28 July to 1 August 2025 under the theme: “Advancing Industrialisation, agricultural transformation, and energy transition for a resilient SADC.” ver 500 delegates from across the region are expected to attend. This edition will also coincide with the 45th SADC Heads of State Summit and will mark 25 years of Madagascar’s membership in the SADC.

The EELA team will contribute to the event by hosting a workshop for national stakeholders from SADC Member States aimed at fostering regional dialogue on energy efficiency standards through a high-level side event focusing on energy efficiency frameworks, market enforcement and public procurement. The event aligns with EELA’s efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and support national-level EELA implementation, with a particular focus on Madagascar.

AGENDA

08:15 – 08:45 Registration and Welcome Tea 

08:45 – 09:00 Introductions

09:00 – 09:20 Welcome Remarks:

• Ms. Valeria ARROYAVE CARDOZO, EELA Regional Coordinator, UNIDO;
• HE Hon. Olivier JEAN-BAPTISTE, Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons, Madagascar  

 Workshop Objectives and Agenda:

• Mr. Readlay Makaliki – Lead Technical Expert, SACREEE

SESSION I: Introduction to EE, EELA Policies and Harmonized MEPS 

09:20 – 09:50 Introduction to the Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) Program: The regional project encompassing EAC, ECOWAS and SADC regions as well as Country Window Projects - Mr. Ndivhuho TSHIKOVHI, Project Assistant, UNIDO

09:50 – 10:00  Q & A                                                                                                                                

10:00 – 10:30 Tea Break (Including Group Picture)

 10:30 – 10:50 Presentation on energy efficiency policy frameworks and initiatives:

Energy Policy, Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), Energy Efficiency Strategy, MEPS etc. Monitoring, verification and enforcement of standards, other initiatives - Mr. Thierry ANDRIANTSOA, Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons, Madagascar; Representatives from the national institutions 

10:50 – 11:30 Short presentation on roles and experiences of key national institution:

Implementation of Energy Efficiency Measures - Representatives from the national institutions

11:30 – 12:00 DISCUSSION                                                                  

12:00 – 12:40 Presentation: Regional compliance frameworks for EELA policies – guidance to assist national frameworks - Mr Readlay Makaliki - Lead Technical Expert, SACREEE

12:40 – 13:00 Q&A                                                                                                                                   

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break                                                                                                                                                                                

SESSION II: Conformity Assessment, Market Surveillance and Enforcement

14:00 – 14:30

• Presentation: Conformity Assessment –  Protecting Markets at Point of Entry
• Presentation: Market Surveillance and Enforcement – Checking for and Addressing Non-Compliance -  Mr. Readlay MAKALIKI, Lead Technical Expert, SACREEE

14:30 – 15:00 General discussion: EELA Regional Framework & Collaboration, Current conformity assessment processes, and opportunities for improvement, collaboration, and adopting Regional Product Registration System - Moderated by Ms. Asteria MARKUS, Project Assistant, SACREEE

15:00 – 15:20 Afternoon Tea Break                                                                                                                                                                               

SESSION III:  Energy Efficient Public Procurement and E-Waste Management

15:20 – 16:20

• Presentation on guidelines for Energy Efficient Public Procurement

• Presentation on E-Waste Management Guidelines

Discuss applicability to the existing national procedures, Mr. Ndivhuho Tshikovhi, Project Assistant, UNIDO