The Inclusive Green Economy in Practice Program, launched in 2023, targets senior civil servants and policymakers in East Africa, focusing on the environment, economics, and social inclusion. It aims to address global and local environmental challenges, emphasizing public participation and social acceptance of green transitions. The program runs from 2023 to 2027.

Key objectives include strengthening capacities for an Inclusive Green Economy and promoting environmental-
economic policy instruments aligned with Agenda 2030. Target countries are Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, with the EfD centers and Global Hub as collaborating partners. 

The program facilitates peer learning and networking across academic and policy institutions, involving joint work and cross-country exchanges. In 2023, 26 civil servants were enrolled for 12 months, participating in advanced training, workshops, and in-service work both online and in person. 

Transformation initiatives are in-service works led by civil servants that aim to promote organizational changes and policies supporting an Inclusive Green 

Economy. The thematic focus for the 2023/2024 cohort was on sustainable energy transition, especially reducing biomass dependency and increasing the use of sustainable energy sources. Examples of transformation initiatives include promoting clean cooking transitions, evaluating Result Based Finance, and advocating for a subsidy of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). General results include an enhanced understanding of IGE, organizational changes, and expanded networks among participants and researchers. 

Specific outputs in 2023 include increased knowledge of cleaner energy policies and strengthened connections with business actors. 

Overall, the program aims to bridge the gap between researchers, planners, and decision-makers, facilitating collaboration towards a more inclusive green economy.