Achieving Universal Energy Access and Climate Goals in Africa
- ABOUT THE EVENT
- Event FAQs
IFC and IRENA will host an Energy Access event which aims to bring together Ministers from across the region and the heads of international organizations to share experiences and discuss the Energy Access agenda and propose a way forward to reach SG7 by 2030 through clean energy solutions. Participants will explore some of the main emerging themes around universal access to clean and affordable energy in the continent, focusing on the opportunities, strategic, operational and technical challenges of incorporating energy access both on the demand and supply side including a renewed understanding of its complexity and the key role played by the private sector.
SPEAKERS
- Ricardo Puliti, Vice President for Infrastructure, World Bank
- Francesco La Camera, Director General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
- Emmanuel Nyirinkindi, Vice President, Cross-Cutting Solutions, IFC
- Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy, Ghana
- Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda
- Ajay Mathur, Director General, International Solar Alliance
Do I need to register? This is a public event — no registration is required. However, we encourage you to sign up for e-mail reminders and/or add the event to your calendar.
Where can I watch the event? To join the event, simply click the link in your calendar or reminder email, and use the (▷) button to launch the video player.
What happens if I miss it? The recording will be available on this page shortly after the event ends.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Join us for a series of live events on climate change.
FEATURED EVENTS
Nov. 8: Climate Finance (SCALE)
Nov. 9: Country Diagnostic (CCDR)
Nov. 11: Just Transition Away from Coal
Nov. 14: Women and Climate Action
Nov. 15: Hydrogen for Development
Nov. 16: The Blue Economy
Nov. 16: Nature-smart economies
Nov. 17: Thriving Green Cities
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Acting Now For a Safer Future
Learn how the World Bank works with its development partners amid a growing urgency to tackle the climate crisis.
VIDEOS
- How Can Countries Navigate Climate and Development Challenges?
PODCASTS
- From Coal to Clean Energy: Protecting People Through the Transition
- Climate Biz: A Podcast Series by IFC
NEWS
- Remarks by World Bank Group President David Malpass at the COP27 Climate Finance Event
Speakers
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Riccardo Puliti
Regional Vice President, Asia and the Pacific, International Finance Corporation
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Emmanuel Nyirinkindi
Vice President, Cross-Cutting Solutions, IFC
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