Accelerating Sub-Saharan Africa Energy Access with Distributed Renewable Energy

Accelerating Sub-Saharan Africa Energy Access with Distributed Renewable Energy
The World Bank, IFC, and MIGA are launching a joint program to triple the electrification pace in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program will work with governments and the private sector to scale up private financing and deliver clean energy services through decentralized renewable energy solutions, such as mini-grids, off-grid solar markets, and systems for schools and health facilities.
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Date & Time
November 9, 2022 - November 9, 2022
Location
Location: World Bank Group Pavilion Stage (Blue Zone) and streaming on World Bank Live

The World Bank, IFC, and MIGA are launching a joint program to triple the electrification pace in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program will work with governments and the private sector to scale up private financing and deliver clean energy services through decentralized renewable energy solutions, such as mini-grids, off-grid solar markets, and systems for schools and health facilities. 

 

Panelists

Hiroshi

     

Hiroshi Matano

Executive Vice President, MIGA

      Riccardo

 

Riccardo Puliti

Vice President for Infrastructure, WBG

      Nabi

 

Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu

Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda

      NE  

Emmanuel Nyirinkindi

Vice President of Cross-Cutting Solutions, IFC

           

 

  Moderator

Ethiopis      

Ethiopis Tafara

Vice President and Chief Risk, Legal and Administrative Officer

     

 

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 9

Time: 9 am Egypt/2 am ET

Location:

World Bank Group Pavilion Stage (Blue Zone) and streaming on World Bank Live