The Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Towela Nyirenda-Jere as the new Head of Secretariat for the partnership, succeeding Mr Johan van den Berg. The official handover took place during the AEEP Steering Group meeting in Addis Ababa on 22 October.
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Across Africa, pioneering projects are transforming people’s lives and ensuring a future of affordable and sustainable energy in the continent. With the support of the European Union, these projects boost the production of renewable energy, raise awareness of a clean energy transition, create employment opportunities, promote gender equality, foster green mobility, and accelerate the access to energy services.
By providing capacity support to the African Union Commission and the African Union Development Agency, the Africa-EU Energy Partnership actively assists in the implementation of the continental initiatives Africa Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) and the Continental Power Systems Masterplan (CMP).
The 16th AEEP Energy Talks on 11 September 2024 will focus on "Rolling out Africa's Continental Masterplan at Scale: The Role of Energy Tendering Systems". This webinar will explore how energy tendering systems are pivotal in accelerating renewable energy deployment, fostering competition, and promoting innovation across Africa. Key discussions will include best practices for project selection, attracting private investment, and ensuring transparent, merit-based procurement to enhance the credibility and sustainability of Africa’s energy sector.
The Africa-EU Green Energy Initiative (AEGEI) is Europe’s contribution to Africa’s transformative effort to reshape the energy landscape of the continent. This initiative aims to enhance electricity production from renewable sources and broaden access to energy across Africa, while promoting energy efficiency and supporting regulatory reforms to create a favourable environment for private investment. By fostering market integration, AEGEI seeks to catalyse sustainable economic growth and improve the quality of life for millions.