Powering Africa’s Future
Greater international investment in Africa’s struggling electricity sector could be among the best ways to empower Africa’s youth and keep talent at home. That is why Africa’s energy needs will rank high on the agenda when G20 leaders meet later this year in Germany.
CONAKRY – When G20 leaders meet later this year in Hamburg, investment in Africa’s future will be high on their agenda. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has already committed to using her presidency of the forum to promote “sustainable growth and jobs” on the continent, with a focus on “investments in infrastructure and renewable energies.”