We are very proud to announce the successful handover of the Guidelines for Decentralised Energy Planning in Zambia to the Permanent Secretary of Energy, Prof Ephraim Munshifwa (PhD), during a high-level engagement held at the Ministry of Energy Zambia headquarters.
This milestone strengthens Zambia’s capacity to plan energy provision for both existing and new infrastructure — including schools, health facilities, productive-use centres, agricultural value chains, new settlements and broader district development priorities. With a clear 12-step decentralised planning framework, districts are now better positioned to deliver energy solutions that are locally led, data-driven and aligned with long-term infrastructure needs.
The guidelines were officially delivered by Prof Stephanie Hirmer, Project Lead from the University of Oxford, whose leadership has guided this work from its inception. We were honoured to engage with senior Ministry of Energy officials — Mr agnelli kafuwe, Mr EMMANUEL CHILESHE, Mr David Wamulume and Mr Bob Sianjalika — whose dedication continues to shape Zambia’s energy transformation.
This milestone was supported by the project team:
Lynnly Mayenga – Lloyds Financials Limited
Beatrice Stockport – University of Oxford
Dr. Mashekwa Maboshe, PhD – The University Of Zambia (UNZA)
Developed collaboratively with the Ministry of Energy and the Decentralisation Secretariat, the guidelines provide a practical roadmap to help districts identify, prioritise and implement energy projects that drive socio-economic development, climate resilience and infrastructure growth. CCG remains committed to supporting the Ministry through the review, refinement and national rollout of this important national tool. We were also very happy to see that President Hakainde Hichilema has recently ordered 2MW Power Stations for every constituency. Read more.
At the same time, the team is supporting Chibombo Council to develop the country’s first District-level energy plan to be launched early next year. We are delighted to be able to support Zambia in achieving a future where every district can plan the energy it needs — for today’s services and tomorrow’s infrastructure.
CCG is managed from Loughborough University and funded by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office