Educating policymakers with the newest technologies and innovative strategies for small hydropower is essential for promoting its adoption as a sustainable energy source. Policymakers play a critical role in shaping energy policy, and their decisions have a significant impact on the development and implementation of small hydropower projects. By educating policymakers about the latest technologies and innovative strategies for small hydropower, we can help them understand the potential of this technology to meet growing energy demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Policymakers can also learn about the economic and social benefits of small hydropower, including job creation, rural electrification, and improved energy security.

Module 2 is providing 10 services:

1. Designing introductory workshops to senior policy makers
2. Improving technical workshops on international best practices
3. Enhancing information gathering from all stakeholders
4. Developing policy enhancement proposals
5. Enhancing policy dialogues to discuss policy options
6. Upgrading policy roadmap for SHP improvement
7. Increasing institutional capacity for successful benefit sharing
8. Enhancing policy and institutional advocacy support
9. Promoting Implementation & coordination modalities
10. Support with implementing policy instruments

The objectives of Module 3 are to strengthen SHP by assisting countries or transition economies in the adoption of improved technologies and conforming to the standards required by international markets. Capacity building does not necessarily refer to a one-off intervention. It is an ongoing process that involves continuous rounds of stakeholder engagement, evaluation and readjustments. It is possible to choose only some of the services from this module (not mandatory to carry out all of them).

Module 3 is providing 7 services:

1. Assessing capabilities and needs of SHP
2. Delivering training modules & organizing training workshops
3. Identifying & securing the commitment of host institutions
4. Preparing examination & final assessment
5. Establishing support structures
6. Generating case studies & disseminating knowledge
7. Enhancing gender balance and youth involvement in the sector

The objectives of Module 4 are to identify a pipeline of projects for financing, enhance the capacity of SHP developers in preparing bankable investment proposals and develop business models for upscaling SHP investment. UNIDO and the ICSHP aim to formulate or change policies, laws, regulations and resource allocation that affect people and the environment. It is possible to choose only some of the services from this module (not mandatory to carry out all of them).

Module 4 is targeting 8 services:

1. Identifying initial pipeline of projects/carrying out feasibility study/ design
2. Supporting the development of bankable proposals
3. Sharing SHP proposals with the investors
4. Assessing the potential investment
5. Investigating possibilities for industries application and supporting youth business incubators
6. Creating “matchmaking” platforms/portals for projects, developers and investors
7. Supporting the implementation of demonstration projects
8. Supporting the scaling up of SHP projects in the country

The objectives of Module 5 are to provide guidelines for local and international Small Hydropower (SHP) project developers to set up a bankable business model to reduce potential risk and enhance financing opportunities for their SHP projects. This module focuses mainly on SHP projects for power generation or substitutes the conventional energy sources. UNIDO can not provide financing. It is possible to choose only some of the services from this module (not mandatory to carry out all of them).

Module 5 is providing 8 services:

1. Defining risks & success factors of financing SHP projects
2. Assessing capacity needs of banks & financial institutions
3. Establishing business models and financial models for SHP projects
4. Financing SHP projects
5. Supporting policy instruments to facilitate SHP development
6. Establishing investment criteria for financing agencies
7. Designing financial mechanism with de-risking instruments
8. Supporting financing for developers and investors

The objectives of Module 6 are to enhance the visibility & understanding of Small Hydropower (SHP) projects and efforts at the national level, establish strategic and sustainable partnerships with key stakeholders to strengthen advocacy around SHP at the national level and contribute to global Accelerator advocacy efforts with project inputs. It is possible to choose only some of the services from this module (not mandatory to carry out all of them).

Module 6 targets 7 services:

1. Mapping communication and outreach needs and opportunities
2. Improving stakeholder mapping for engagement
3. Developing promotional and advocacy materials
4. Producing case studies to showcase SHP success
5. Engaging regularly with national media
6. Documenting key project milestones to promote SHP globally
7. Encouraging participation in some global or regional award initiatives