Pokhara, Nepal, 31st March to 4th April, 2025
Application Deadline: 7th March 2025
This course is designed to enhance project management competencies within the context of hydropower projects. It will explore the planning phase in detail, with a particular focus on economic and financial evaluation, risk assessment, and the implementation of insurance mechanisms to manage identified risks.
Course Topics:
• Hydropower Basics: Introduction to the fundamentals of hydropower generation and its importance in sustainable energy development.
• Hydrology: Understanding water flow, precipitation, and other hydrological factors that impact hydropower projects.
• Cost Estimates: Techniques for accurately estimating the costs involved in hydropower development, from feasibility to execution.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying and assessing risks associated with hydropower projects, and strategies to mitigate them.
• Valuation: Methods for assessing the financial value of hydropower projects, including cost-benefit analysis and economic feasibility.
• Project Management Methodology: Overview of key project management principles and methodologies used in managing hydropower projects.
• Project Management during Project Phases: Managing projects through various stages such as initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Bonus Topics:
• Cross Border Trading: Exploring the opportunities and regulations around the cross-border trade of hydropower energy.
• Carbon Trading: Understanding the role of carbon trading in hydropower projects and its impact on sustainability.
For questions contact tom@ich.no or Anjali at foreignaffair@ippan.org.np
