Geothermal Growth Firm (GDC) in collaboration with Energy Africa East Africa Vitality Programme (EAEP) on Tuesday, 18th July 2023, launched GDC’s nine-year Group Engagement Technique at Kawi Home.
The technique growth which was funded by Energy Africa and USAID by means of the EAEP, is aimed toward having a holistic improved engagement with host communities in GDC operational areas whereas concurrently facilitating the general public participation in GDC’s useful resource growth actions. It’s in step with Energy Africa’s goal of accelerating on-grid electrical energy entry, accelerating non-public sector funding, and enhancing the enabling atmosphere of the ability sector in East Africa.
The technique envisages having significant engagement with the communities in GDC’s challenge areas that may result in de-risking Firm operations from neighborhood unrest, agitation, hostilities, and sabotage which will result in delays in growth.
As soon as in place, it is going to facilitate assist from host communities with the purpose of getting a social license. It can additionally assist outline and handle expectations from the locals in operational areas. The technique moreover elaborates a framework for analysis and the symptoms that can be utilized to find out success.
Talking through the launch, GDC Managing Director and CEO Mr. Paul Ngugi famous the criticality of community-buy in, to GDC assembly its targets and mandate. “Geothermal resource development is a capital-intensive undertaking. Obtaining a social license is crucial to ensuring funds invested in the development of the resource do not go to waste owing to community dissatisfaction,” said the MD and CEO. “We will implement the strategy so that its benefits can be truly felt by the community and GDC.”
In his remarks, the RTI International Chief of Party Mr. Dawie Pieterse, said that EAEP is keen on GDC’s projects. “Geothermal development fits in very well with EAEP’s goals owing to its green, renewable, and reliable characteristics,” explained Mr. Pieterse.
The meeting was also attended by Ag. General Manager Legal Services Ms. Agnes Muthengi, Manager Corporate Communication and Marketing and Ag. Manager Community Relations Ms. Wanjiru Kang’ara, Manager Human Resource Development Ms. Mariam Yunus, Chief Officer CR Mr. Daniel Kilelu and CR Senior Officers Mr. Pascal Manan and Mr. Paul Pakka. Mr. Pieterse was accompanied by EAEP Director Institutional Performance Improvement Unit Dr. Francis Kangure and Community Engagement Advisor Mr. Paul Maina.
