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Electrifying All of Africa

May 14, 2017

DW Debate at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban, South Africa

https://p.dw.com/p/2cHIi
Südafrika Präsident Jacob Zuma Weltwirtschaftsforum in Durban
Image: Reuters/R. Ward

Globally, 1.3 billion people are living in the dark. What public-private partnership solutions have the potential to accelerate the provision of and access to electricity in rural households?

 

Dimensions to be addressed:

  • Rethinking financial models and tariffs
  • Implementing cross-border power projects
  • Scaling off-grid and decentralized energy

 

Panellist:

  • Tonye Cole, Co-Founder and Chief  Executive Officer, Sahara Group
  • Jay Ireland, President and Chief Executive Officer, Africa GE
  • Baldwin Ngubane, Chairman Eskom Holdings
  • Jasandra Nyker, Chief Executive Officer BioTherm Energy
  • Macky Sall, President of Senegal Office of the President of Senegal

 

Presenter: Edith Kimani, News Anchor, Deutsche Welle

 

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