The Country Partnership Framework (CPF) is a strategic initiative by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to establish structured collaboration with member countries to support their energy transition .
Key Aspects of the CPF:
- Purpose: The CPF provides a structured approach for the ISA and a member country to collaborate on solar energy initiatives, supporting the country’s energy transition . It aims to create a programmatic medium-term engagement between the ISA and its member countries .
- Objectives:
- Developing solar power roadmaps .
- Creating regulatory frameworks to support the solar sector .
- Promoting the deployment of solar-based applications .
- Capacity building on technical, regulatory, and financing needs .
- Country Partnership Strategy (CPS): Following the CPF, a country-driven, needs-based Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) is developed, aligning with the national priorities of the specific country . This includes:
- Development or review of solar roadmaps .
- Development of facilitative regulatory frameworks .
- Capacity building on technical, regulatory, and financing needs .
- Key Initiatives: The CPF can lead to initiatives such as:
- Setting up Solar Technology Application Resource Centers (STAR-C) .
- Scaling up solar rooftop installations .
- Developing floating solar projects .
- Promoting solar water pumping systems .
- Supporting the use of solar power for green hydrogen production .
- Benefits: The CPF facilitates technological innovations, promotes private investments in the solar sector, and ensures policy and regulatory support from the government .
Mauritius and the CPF:
- Mauritius became the first African country and the fourth globally to sign the CPF with the ISA .
- The CPF with Mauritius has a duration of three years and can be renewed based on mutual consent .
- The signing of the CPF signifies a deepened partnership between Mauritius and the ISA, with a focus on advancing solar development in the country .
