Localization Keynote and Panel: How can Government Develop Strong Local Content Policy to Ensure Local Business Plays a Significant Role in Energy Development

How can governments ensure local manufacturing and supply chain has a prominent role in the development of power projects in Africa? It is Widley accepted that local participation across all sectors will expedite private sector growth and expansion. This in turn will lead to wealth creation and middle-income economies. But how can these policies be implemented, what are the strategies and government programmes that promote localization. How can these same policies act as a catalyst for socio - economic development and job creation for the development of our continental economies via private sector inclusion and growth?