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Networking: These are a series of Activities conducted by the Institute throughout the year, to benefit members of the Institute and these include Professional talks, Launches, seminars and Conferences, among others.Such activities are aimed at bringing people from different sectors in the Industry to share Knowledge and ideas on some of the key elements related to Policy and regulations, trade and environmental health and Safety issues. Advocating / Lobbying Activities
Lobbying for legislation of compressive guidelines and standards is necessary for the stability, growth and advancement in the Energy Industry. The Institute intends to take a lead role in lobbying and coordinating the development of critical standards and subsequent lobbying for the enactment of these standards. There ought to be numerous standards and technical guidelines to benefit the industry. And these are still very limited in developing countries like Uganda, thus the need for lobbying. The Institute plans to work effectively in lobbying for standards in order to initiate development in the different areas like: Members' Luncheons
In the Institute Luncheons you will get to meet the "who-is-who" in the Industry. These act as an interaction among government officials, stakeholders and members of the public. The luncheons also provide corporation and debate needed for the continuity of the Industry and are held Bi- Monthly Energy conferences/workshops
These are series of high-level, authoritative conferences. A comprehensive program of technical and business topics throughout the year in conjunction with the relevant bodies on different topics of National interest like on The phasing out of Leaded Fuel, Cleaner Production, Waste management and many others. They are ideally placed to identify topical issues and provide a forum for debate led by experts from the field and the Government. Energy Industry Training Dedicated training to meet the needs of the Institute’s members in particular and the ordinary energy stakeholders in general is one of the bedrocks of EIU and in which the Institute takes great pride. T EIU has been conducting two –three days training programmes and they have been well-attended and paid for by individuals and sector organizations point to their relevance and hence need to continue with them. The Energy Institute is to establish the School for Energy Studies to meet the need for in-depth training for Uganda’s energy Industry. Back to Top
Energy Exhibitions: This event will be bringing together leading suppliers to the Industry. It provides an unparalleled opportunity to catch up on all the latest developments in the energy and environmental sector. There are highly focused Exhibitions that offer visitors hundreds of solutions to their energy and environmental needs. They can also attend a series of free supplier seminars hosted by the exhibitors throughout the days. We plan to hold our First exhibition in 2005/2006. Back to Top
Energy Insight Journal: The Energy Insight Journal is published quarterly every year with information about activities from the network, news of energy policy for sustainable development, interesting developments of sustainable energy in individual member companies, interesting technical developments, news from other parts of the energy a industry. The Journal has become a leading publication for Uganda’s energy sector. From humble beginnings it now has serious energy engineers, economists and environmentalists contributing well-researched papers for publication. Reactions from its readership indicate that The Energy Insight is taken seriously by many energy stakeholders in Uganda. Given that it is self-financing through very limited adverts goes to confirm its important role. Back to Top
Annual Energy Awards: The Strategy involves the developing and Launch of a suite of Annual Awards to acknowledge outstanding achievements and example of good practice in the Industry. These awards would recognize Companies and Organisations with the best programs for enhancing professional knowledge amongst employees. The awards are given during the Annual Energy Dinners held in the last quarter of the year. Back to Top
Representing Industry: In order to further its interest as well as serve as a forum for cooperation among energy stake holders and an Independent focus of Government and commercial interests, its necessary for the Institute to be truly an industry representative. The need to be accepted and acclaimed as an Industry representative. This strategy includes developing imparting membership body and technical expertise through its staff as well achieving recognition as a premier training center in energy related short courses. Back to Top
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