Education, awareness and outreach: three words, three common mistakes
If you’re commissioning or managing a project related to energy or climate change, it’s almost certain that you have a component on education, awareness and outreach. Development agencies must raise awareness in their projects. IFI boards require outreach to stakeholders. And the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change mandates education (see the New Delhi Work Programme). However, these are often three words for “lost opportunities.” When done effectively, education, awareness…