Event

Expanding Energy access for the Hardest to Reach in Africa

November 14, 2024

Nearly 600 million people in Africa lack access to basic electricity, affecting nearly every aspect of daily life, from healthcare and education to economic productivity and social integration. This event featured a fireside chat and a panel discussion about how innovative financing approaches such as specialized funds can mobilize capital to expand access to affordable and sustainable electricity in the hardest-to-reach places.

Event Details

When: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 17:15 - 18:00 UTC+4
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Where: WBG Pavilion, Blue Zone, B1, Zone E

 

Fireside Chat

  • Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, IFC
  • Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO, Acumen
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