4th Annual Investing in Africa Conference
21 Jun - 22 Jun 2018
Session information
Renewable energy in Africa: pushing the low carbon agenda forward
Thursday 21 June (1345 - 1515)
Committee(s)
African Regional Forum
(Lead)
Description
Africa will have to cope with a soaring demand for energy in the years to come due to its growing population and to sustain economic and infrastructure growth. • How can renewable energy play a significant role in the continent’s energy transition in a reliable, sustainable and cost-effective manner? • What are the main incentives and deterrents to investment? • How can regulators create an enabling environment to meet investment needs?
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Ignacio J Randle | Randle Legal, Buenos Aires, Argentina; LPD Council Member, LPD Council |
Speakers
| Rodrigo Costeira | Miranda & Associados - Sociedade de Avogados RL, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Paul Deemer | Vinson & Elkins LLP, London, England |
| Ana Hajduka Shields | Africa GreenCo, London, England |
| Munir Hassan | CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, London, England |
| Cathy Oxby | Africa GreenCo, London, England |
| Ayşe Valentin | The Business Year, London, England |