COMESA and the UNDP discuss a strategic dialogue on the future of energy in Africa

Written by: Ayman Ragab

The Assistant Secretary-General for Programmes at COMESA, Ambassador Dr. Mohamed Gaddah, and the Chief of the Climate Change Mitigation and Energy Section at the United Nations Development Programme, Mathieu Salomon, held a high-level discussion on strengthening cooperation to bridge the energy access gap in Africa.

COMESA and UNDP discussions

Their discussion focused on aligning the African micro-networks program with the newly launched “Accent” project preparation facility, highlighting three priority areas:

Policies and regulations: Creating enabling frameworks to mobilize large-scale investments to provide energy for all.

– Innovative financing: Leveraging results-based finance and carbon markets to accelerate implementation.

– Digitalization and artificial intelligence: Employing smart tools to improve the planning, delivery, and performance of energy solutions.