Francios Robinson

Director General Electricity Control Board (ECB Namibia)


2023 Agenda Sessions

PANEL DISCUSSION: De-Risking African Energy Projects

This session explores how African utilities, and the private sector can hedge against risks and make investments more attractive. It will examine the policy, regulation and tools available and what governments are doing to accelerate investment in their national energy sector.

Areas for discussion:  

  • What are the key risks associated with energy projects in Africa and how can we address them? 
  • How can new business models (embedded, captive etc) help incentivise private sector participation in African energy projects?
  • What kind of policy frameworks have proven most attractive to make African energy projects more bankable?

Tuesday 10 October 16:15 - 16:50 CTICC2

Energy Strategy Forum

Add to calendar 10/10/2023 16:15 10/10/2023 16:50 PANEL DISCUSSION: De-Risking African Energy Projects This session explores how African utilities, and the private sector can hedge against risks and make investments more attractive. It will examine the policy, regulation and tools available and what governments are doing to accelerate investment in their national energy sector.

Areas for discussion:  
  • What are the key risks associated with energy projects in Africa and how can we address them? 
  • How can new business models (embedded, captive etc) help incentivise private sector participation in African energy projects?
  • What kind of policy frameworks have proven most attractive to make African energy projects more bankable?
CTICC2 Africa/Johannesburg