Achieving universal energy access looks more challenging than ever. Faced with geopolitical and domestic pressures, traditional donor countries, including the United States, the UK, France, and Germany have slashed their aid budgets and redirected their focus to defence and deficit reduction.

What does this mean for the 600-plus million people who remain without electricity in Africa?

The answers are complex. African governments and private sector representatives are seeking to reduce reliance on foreign aid, emphasising home-grown solutions to further electrification as a key step to improve the lives of Africans. Additionally. whilst aid from western nations is declining, there are signs that countries from across the Middle East and Asia are stepping up to bridge the gap, raising questions about the political influence they may seek in return.

If you find these issues fascinating, join our panel of experts to exchange knowledge and chart the way forward for rural electrification and universal energy access in Africa.

Main themes in this webinar:

• Find out how governments across Africa are adapting to achieve universal energy access on their own terms
• Understand the role of renewable energy and decentralised models in bolstering electrification and economic development across the continent
• Learn more about commercially sustainable models that seek to accelerate the rate of electrification whilst reducing reliance on aid and subsidies.

Fill in the form to sign up to this webinar and share your insights on the future of energy access with hundreds of participants. We look forward to welcoming you to this online session (by the way, there is no cost to sign up, in case you’re wondering).