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	== References ==		== References ==
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	In its early years the exchange concentrated on technical challenges and the development of domestic biogas systems based on livestock waste, but over time RedBioLAC’s range of topics and member organisations diversified.		In its early years the exchange concentrated on technical challenges and the development of domestic biogas systems based on livestock waste, but over time RedBioLAC’s range of topics and member organisations diversified.

		+	==== RedBioCol ====
		+	[https://redbiocol.org/ RedBioCol] is a network of individuals and organisations committed to contributing to the sustainable development of Colombian society by promoting the use of biomass and organic residues for energy generation.
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		+	The national network was inspired by the Latin American network RedBioLAC, but has a broader objective as it includes biomass energy in all its forms, instead of focusing solely on biodigesters. Since RedBioCol’s foundation in 2012 in Guapotá, its membership has grown to 55 (in 2026) and includes farmers’ associations, NGOs, small and medium-sized enterprises with social purpose, social movements, universities and educational institutes in both rural and urban locations.
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		+	The network links practitioners within a single country and, as a result, it can help to facilitate more regular face-to-face meetings to intensify the synergies that exist between its members, as well as focusing on specific national political, economic and social conditions. The aim is to promote the use of biomass in Colombia to generate energy in order to realise potential benefits, particularly in the agricultural sector but also in other sectors with significant flows of organic residues.
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		+	Find more information about RedBioCol [https://redbiocol.org/ here].
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		+	==== HPNET - Hydro Empowerment Network in South and Southeast Asia ====
		+	HPNET supports micro-hydro practitioners in the advancement and advocacy of resilient micro-hydropower, working towards the equitable and sustainable development of rural communities in South and Southeast Asia.

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	Most important for day-to-day operations is the network management, a function carried out by the coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for internal and external communications, documentation and organisational tasks as well as – at least partly – for advocacy and fundraising. The coordinator is supported and supervised by a board or steering group, which meets regularly, develops the network strategy and makes key decisions. A handful of member experts are involved in thematic working groups to discuss problems, develop concepts or formulate studies, activities or further capacity-building.		Most important for day-to-day operations is the network management, a function carried out by the coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for internal and external communications, documentation and organisational tasks as well as – at least partly – for advocacy and fundraising. The coordinator is supported and supervised by a board or steering group, which meets regularly, develops the network strategy and makes key decisions. A handful of member experts are involved in thematic working groups to discuss problems, develop concepts or formulate studies, activities or further capacity-building.

		+	==== RedBioLAC ====
		+	Founded in 2009 in Peru, RedBioLAC – Red de Biodigestores Para Latino América y el Caribe – is a multinational network connecting actors in the biogas field across Latin America and the Caribbean. It brings together organisations, private enterprises and individuals from 14 countries (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Cuba, Argentina, Peru and Spain).
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		+	Its aim is to achieve the universal use of biodigester technology as a tool for contributing to a better quality of life and empowering the region’s population.
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		+	In May 2009, a workshop took place in Cajamarca, Peru, under the framework of a former SEPS project, which focused on sharing experiences on the use of domestic biodigesters in Latin America. The lively discussions demonstrated huge potential for mutual learning. Although there is a long history of initiatives which have adapted, tested and further developed small and medium-sized biogas technologies (ranging from 4m3 to 300m3), forums for exchanging experiences were almost non-existent, especially for practitioners active in the field.
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		+	During a second meeting in 2010 in Costa Rica, the network was formalised and the first strategic plan for RedBioLAC was developed. The focus of the founding members was on low-cost and locally-produced biodigesters that could easily be maintained, such as tubular (plug flow) systems.
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		+	In its early years the exchange concentrated on technical challenges and the development of domestic biogas systems based on livestock waste, but over time RedBioLAC’s range of topics and member organisations diversified.

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 ==== Structure and Key Activities ====
-[[File:Structure of practitioner networks.png|right|550x550px]]The four networks all have their individual characters but share a similar centralised structure, with a strong core and close connections to their members. The structure comprises an Executive Board (also called a steering group or Board of Directors), a coordinator, thematic working groups with leaders and the individual members and member organisations (see Figure 1).
+[[File:Structure of practitioner networks.png|right|650x650px|alt=]]The four networks all have their individual characters but share a similar centralised structure, with a strong core and close connections to their members. The structure comprises an Executive Board (also called a steering group or Board of Directors), a coordinator, thematic working groups with leaders and the individual members and member organisations (see Figure 1).
 Most important for day-to-day operations is the network management, a function carried out by the coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for internal and external communications, documentation and organisational tasks as well as – at least partly – for advocacy and fundraising. The coordinator is supported and supervised by a board or steering group, which meets regularly, develops the network strategy and makes key decisions. A handful of member experts are involved in thematic working groups to discuss problems, develop concepts or formulate studies, activities or further capacity-building.

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 Specifically, knowledge networks provide an opportunity to foster the dissemination of decentralised sustainable energy solutions beyond the timeframe and scope of individual projects by emphasising joint value creation, by strengthening the capacity of all members and by providing more options to transform knowledge into policy and practice as well as to influence decision-making processes.<ref>Creech, H. (2006). Measuring while you manage: Planning, monitoring and evaluating knowledge networks; International Institute for Sustainable Development: Winnipeg.</ref><ref>Bellwald, S. et al (2013). Netzwerke und kooperationen in der Regionalentwicklung – Praxisblatt; regiosuisse – Netzwerkstelle Regionalentwicklung. Brig</ref><ref>Borkenhagen, P. et al (2004). Netzwerkmanagement; Arbeitsgemeinschaft Betriebliche Weiterbildungsforschung e. V.: Berlin, 2004.</ref><ref>GIZ (2015). Work the Net – A management guide for existing and emerging formal networks. Publications on international personnel development. Volume 5. Bonn, 2015.</ref>
-=== Regional Practitioner Networks ===
+=== WISIONS Supported Practitioner Networks ===
 Regional practitioner networks were an important element of the WISIONS initiative. A central finding from project support provided by WISIONS is that local capacity-building is crucial for ensuring the success and sustainability of clean energy projects.
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 The WISIONS team offered advice to the network coordinating bodies and steering groups on challenges faced and strategies for further development. However, all the networks were fully self-reliant in their decision-making processes and aimed to become sustainable in the long-term by consolidating their funding and support from advisory bodies.
-== Structure and Key Activities ==
+==== Structure and Key Activities ====
 [[File:Structure of practitioner networks.png|right|550x550px]]The four networks all have their individual characters but share a similar centralised structure, with a strong core and close connections to their members. The structure comprises an Executive Board (also called a steering group or Board of Directors), a coordinator, thematic working groups with leaders and the individual members and member organisations (see Figure 1).

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 We consider Energy Practitioner Networks to be an important means for facilitating effective knowledge exchange and mutual learning, giving practitioners a voice. As such, these networks play an important role in the transformation towards (decentralised) sustainable energy systems in off-grid regions.
-=== Networks – key elements ===
+=== Networks – Key Elements ===
 Social networks – relationships between a set of actors such as individuals or organisations – are widespread and recognised for facilitating successful international cooperation and exchanging research knowledge.<ref>Henry, A. D.& Vollan, B. (2014). Networks and the Challenge of Sustainable Development. Annu. Rev. Environ. Resour. 2014, 39, 583–610.</ref>
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 Specifically, knowledge networks provide an opportunity to foster the dissemination of decentralised sustainable energy solutions beyond the timeframe and scope of individual projects by emphasising joint value creation, by strengthening the capacity of all members and by providing more options to transform knowledge into policy and practice as well as to influence decision-making processes.<ref>Creech, H. (2006). Measuring while you manage: Planning, monitoring and evaluating knowledge networks; International Institute for Sustainable Development: Winnipeg.</ref><ref>Bellwald, S. et al (2013). Netzwerke und kooperationen in der Regionalentwicklung – Praxisblatt; regiosuisse – Netzwerkstelle Regionalentwicklung. Brig</ref><ref>Borkenhagen, P. et al (2004). Netzwerkmanagement; Arbeitsgemeinschaft Betriebliche Weiterbildungsforschung e. V.: Berlin, 2004.</ref><ref>GIZ (2015). Work the Net – A management guide for existing and emerging formal networks. Publications on international personnel development. Volume 5. Bonn, 2015.</ref>
 * RedBioLAC: the Latin American biogas network
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 * HydroEmpowerment Network (HPNET): for micro-hydropower in South and South East Asia
 * Wind Empowerment: the global network for small wind turbines
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 Together with RedBioLAC, Asobiogas, and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), we developed an online learning platform – hosted by IICA – as well as conducted field visits to various facilities across South America. Spanning from 2023 to 2024, the program aimed to strengthen the capacities of decision-makers in the region and generate political support to scale up the implementation of biodigester technologies.
 == Energy Practitioner Networks ==
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 ==== Results ====
 === Ilaje People, Nigeria ===
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 === YouthEnergy ===
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 === ACCESS Coalition ===

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 More information about the webinars and the recordings can be accessed '''here'''.
-=== CTH Nigeria ===
+=== Energy Practitioners Nigeria ===
 In collaboration with the Clean Technology Hub (Nigeria) and the German Reiner Lemoine Institute, we implemented a capacity-building programme in Lagos. Between 2023 and 2024, this included an extensive online training module as well as on-site workshops, facilitating a holistic approach to decentralized renewable energy systems.

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-During its project duration, WISIONS has engaged in partnerships and supported a number of energy practitioner networks.
+Throughout the duration of the project, WISIONS has formed partnerships and supported several energy practitioner networks.
 == Partnerships with Research Focus ==
-=== Misak People ===
+=== Misak People, Colombia ===
 ==== Misak migration and homeland interrelations ====
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 ==== Results ====
-=== Ilaje People ===
+=== Ilaje People, Nigeria ===
 ==== Ilaje migration and homeland interrelations ====
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-=== Community Forests ===
+=== Community Forests, Nepal ===
 ==== Changing dynamics of relations between people and community forests ====
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 === ACCESS Coalition ===
-In collaboration with the ACCESS Coalition's Learning Group, we have organised two webinar series to build capacity and enable knowledge sharing among energy practitioners.
+In collaboration with the Alliance of Civil Society Organizations for Clean Energy Access (ACCESS), based in Nairobi, Kenya, we have organised two webinar series to build capacity and enable knowledge sharing among energy practitioners.
 ==== Access Coalition Webinar Series ====
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 Further information and the recordings can be accessed [[Energy Access Series 2019|here]].
-==== Maximising the Impacts of Energy Access on People’s Development Opportunities ====
+==== Webinar Series: Maximising the Impacts of Energy Access on People’s Development Opportunities ====
-In 2022, five online seminars were conducted under the topic of ‘Maximising the Impacts of Energy Access on People’s Development Opportunities’.
+Running from 2022 to 2023, the series focused on maximizing the impacts of energy access on people’s development opportunities. It comprised five editions, each featuring multiple experts and practitioners discussing different aspects of enhancing energy access.
 The inextricable link between energy and virtually all the SDGs is increasingly recognised. While there is an active debate about how to accelerate the achievement of the universal energy access goal, less focus has been given to the question of how to maximise the development effects of energy access.
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-=== ICA & RedBioLAC (capacity building) ===
+=== IICA & RedBioLAC  ===
 == Energy Practitioner Networks ==