Promoting small hydropower development and circular economy approaches in Nigeria

About this project

<p>The overall objective (Impact) of the project is to contribute to improved access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all and circular economy practices promoted to combat pollution and climate change and its impacts in Nigeria.</p><p>In order to achieve the overall objective, this project consists of 2 components as sub-projects.</p><p>The Component 1, ¿Small Hydro Power Development for Agro-industry Use in Nigeria (SHP-DAIN)¿, is to increase the capacity of small hydro power (SHP) in total energy mix to promote productivity along the agricultural value chains and other businesses, enhance livelihoods, and promote food security and decent work.</p><p>The Component 2, ¿Advancing Nigeria's green and just transition to Net Zero through circular economy practices¿, aims to improve the management of used off-grid energy equipment and plastics through circular economy practices for mitigation of pollution and Green House Gas emissions.</p>

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Nigeria

Sectors

Energy generation, renewable sources - multiple technologiesEnergy education/training

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusClimate mitigation · Main focusClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Places

NG - Enhancing Vocational Training delivery for the power sector in Nigeria at NAPTIN

Funded by

European Commission

Implemented by

UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPME NT ORGANIZATION

Accountable

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation

Passes funds through

Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2023-PC-34283.

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