Over 2 million lives impacted so far in Sub-Saharan Africa
Date & time: 15 November, 16:00-16:45 (GMT+4)
Location: COP29 venue, Nordic pavilion, Blue Zone
Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa is arranging a side event during Energy day on 15 November at the Nordic pavilion during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), which is taking place from 11-22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Results-based financing has effectively accelerated access to clean energy in rural areas and supported Africa’s green transition and technological innovation.
What are the opportunities and challenges of scaling the off-grid sector in the future? The event will focus on impacts achieved so far and the best way to drive private sector growth.
Event agenda
16:00: Welcoming words by Ash Sharma, Head of MCFA and Vice President, Nefco – the Nordic Green Bank
16:05: Opening words [TBC]
16:10: Panel discussion with Liliane Munezero Ndabaneze, CEO, Women’s Initiative for Delivering Clean Energy to Africa (online), Erik Korsgren, Acting director, Trade, private sector and financial instruments at Sida, Kat Harrison, Director, 60 Decibels.
13:40: Q&A session
Moderator: Ash Sharma
Background information
The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa, managed by Nefco – the Nordic Green Bank – and funded by Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Germany has established a portfolio of some 30 companies with the aim to create access to electricity for up to 8.7 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2029.