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Webinar: Unlocking Africa’s hydropower potential – A roadmap for better, faster development
July 17 @ 11:00 - 12:00 BST
Hydropower currently accounts for 40% of sub-Saharan Africa’s electricity supply, yet a staggering 90% of the continent's potential remains untapped. Nigeria, a leading example, installed the second-highest amount of hydropower globally in 2023.
Join us on 17 July at 11am BST for IHA's webinar, A roadmap for better, faster hydropower development in Africa. This session will delve into recent project commissions, ongoing developments, and provide diverse perspectives from key stakeholders in Africa.
Key Discussion Points
- Growing Role of Private Investment and Public-Private Partnerships: Explore how collaboration between private entities and governments is driving progress.
- Advancements in Regional Cooperation: Learn about the strides being made in cross-border projects and regional initiatives.
- Policy and Market Barriers: Understand the challenges hindering faster development and the policy changes needed to overcome them.
- Potential for Modernisation: Discover how upgrading existing infrastructure can expand capacity and enhance efficiency.
Speakers include:
- Anton-Louis Olivier, Chair, IHA (moderator)
- Engr Lamu Audu, CEO, Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
- Liane Girier-Dufournier, Policy Officer, IHA
- Moeketsi Thobela, Chief Renewable Energy Specialist, Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) at AfDB
- Dia Iya, Head of Communications and Public Relations, Nachtigal Hydro Power Company