Strategic partnerships for Africa's energy transition: Country investment showcases

Senior officials from Ethiopia, Malawi, and the United Republic of Tanzania will present national priorities and investment-ready projects in the energy sector. Building on these presentations, a high-level panel will explore and advise on how long-term capital can be mobilized to accelerate Africa’s sustainable energy transition.

Introductory remarks

• Nan Li Collins, Chair, UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, Director, Division on Investment and Enterprise, UNCTAD

Country investment showcases

Moderator: 

• Natalia Guerra, Chief a.i. Investment Promotion Section, Divion on Investment and Enterprise, UNCTAD

Panellists:

• Zeleke Temesgen, Commissioner, Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC)
• Kruger Phiri, Director General, Malawi Investment and Trade Center (MITC)
• Gilead Teri, Director General, Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA)

High-level panel on attracting private investment in Africa’s Energy Transition

Moderator: 

• Alex Yew, Senior Advisor, Division on Investment and Enterprise, UNCTAD

Panellists:

• Laurent Zylberberg, Chairperson of the Board, Stoa Infra and Energy; Vice President, Groupe Caisse des Dépôts, France
• Badr Drissi, Chief Investment Officer, Ithmar Capital, Morocco (tbc)
• Olga Verdugo, Head of Strategic Projects, COFIDES, Spain (tbc)
• Wang Shaodan, Chairperson of China-Africa Development Fund (tbc)
• Shen Chen, General Manager, South and East Africa, China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) (tbc)