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Advancing Knowledge Sharing across East and West Africa
The inaugural West African Energy Cooperation Summit (WA-ECS), taking place 3 – 5 December 2024 under the Patronage of the President, Togolese Republic, is set to gather industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss and shape the future of energy in the region. The theme of the event is Empowering West Africa's Growth Through Strategic Energy Partnerships.
West Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy development, with abundant resources such as solar, hydro, and gas reserves offering unparalleled opportunities for sustainable growth.
Key initiatives such as the ongoing expansion of the West African Power Pool, the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, Solar farm projects in Mauritania, Togo, and Mali, and BESS development across the region are setting the stage for an exciting shift in the energy landscape.
WA-ECS will facilitate in-depth discussions on the latest energy projects, practical plans for achieving 2030 renewable energy targets, and strategies to enhance market development and private sector participation.
Togo, as the Host Country
Togo is the gateway to West Africa - a region with a potential renewable energy capacity of 2,000 Gigawatts and extraordinary economic growth and social development opportunities.
As a financial hub, Togo is home to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Development Bank (BOAD). It is strategically positioned at the heart of large-scale regional investment dialogue, offering a promising future as a financial and economic centre.
With the patronage of the Togolese Republic, the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WA-ECS) will present and develop major infrastructure projects in Togo and throughout the ECOWAS member states and West Africa.
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What to Expect
WA-ECS 24 continues the crucial discussions from the Africa Energy Forum (aef) with a focus on the regional level, directly engaging stakeholders. This ensures that solutions and collaborations are relevant and actionable for West Africa's unique context.
Topics to be discussed will include:
- Attracting Investment in Energy Infrastructure in West Africa
- Cross Border Collaboration and Regional Energy Integration
- Renewable Energy Deployment & Plans for Reaching 2030 Goals
- Energy & Mining - Opportunities & Landscape in West Africa
- Policy and Regulatory Reforms to Drive Sector Growth
- Capacity Building and Workforce Development in the Sector
- The Role of Gas in West Africa’s Energy Future
Find out more on Key Topics that will be discussed on West Africa's Energy Sector
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