· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiKeynote Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group - Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue - Tuesday, 28 March 2023 Berlin, Germany
Read full speech on afdb.org ↗ContextKeynote at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and seeks funding for clean energy in Africa.
Why it mattersAdesina argues that Africa should be allowed to use gas during the transition.
Problems raised
- Africa lacks energy access.
- The transition could be imposed too fast on Africa.
- Renewable potential is untapped.
Solutions proposed
- Accelerate renewable energy in Africa.
- Allow natural gas as a transition fuel.
- Mobilise energy transition financing.