Africa's Big Switch (ABS)
Africa’s Big Switch is a podcast that aims to identify current and future solutions to complex problems on the African continent. Examples of such problems include: Climate Change, Homelessness, Poverty, Political Instability, Famine, Floods etc.Our first season sheds light and sparks conversation around the future of energy in Africa.Why Energy?Modern society depends on reliable and affordable energy services to function smoothly and to develop equitably. A well-established energy system supports all sectors from medicine and education to agriculture, infrastructure, communications and high-technology. However, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), there are over 770 million people in the world today without access to electricity, 77% of which are in Sub-saharan Africa. The Sustainable Development Goal 7 of the UN Agenda, aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. Given we are only a few years to 2030, we explore the progress, challenges and opportunities for achieving this goal across
Africa's Big Switch (ABS)
ABS E20 Funnelling Investments into the African Energy Sector
On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kelly-Ann Mealia, Chairperson and Co-Founder of Energy Capital & Power.
Kelly-Ann brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in facilitating financial investments in Africa, shedding light on the significant impact these gatherings have on promoting investment and forging strategic alliances in Africa's energy industry.
Since its conception in 2016, Energy Capital & Power has organised over twenty events around the world including in Houston, Washington D.C., London, Tripoli, Cape Town and Riyadh, working with the largest energy companies in the world.
During our conversation, we delve into the role of Energy Capital & Power as an international African investment platform including recent events and partnerships, from MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference to the groundbreaking South Sudan Oil & Power forum.
Tune in to this thought-provoking podcast episode to gain a deeper understanding of the investment landscape in the African energy sector.
Whether you are an industry professional, an investor, or simply someone interested in the sustainable development of Africa, this conversation with Kelly-Ann Mealia is not to be missed.
