HICKARE Africa: Harnessing Innovation, Co-creation, and Knowledge for Accessible and Resilient Energy for Africa *As the event has already reached full capacity, general participation is available online only.
August 19, 2025 16:00-18:00(JST)
- Date
- 2025/8/19 (Tue)16:00-18:00（JST）
- Field
- Africa Clean Energy Initiative
- Venue / Event Format
- InterContinental / Hybrid (In-person and Online)
- Co-Host
- African Development Bank, World Bank, ESMAP, AUC, AUDA-NEPAD
Background
In Africa, the population without electricity has been as large as approximately 600 million, which is about 85% of the world's unelectrified population. As the African region has been rapidly growing in terms of population and economy, improvement of access to clean energy and supplying stable energy are critical issues to be addressed on the continent.
However, vast areas, low population density, and disparity in the availability of energy between countries require innovative approaches to develop energy for the continent's growth. In this connection, the utilization of mini/off-grid systems, international power exchange within the region, and realization of the African Power Pool concept are important issues to address.
Key Questions
- What are the key challenges in addressing energy poverty in Africa through clean energy, using both on-grid and off-grid approaches?
- What shall stakeholders collaborate on in order to effectively address the aforementioned challenges?
- How shall energy in Africa developed and utilized to enhance the growth of the continent?
Key Words
Renewable Energy, Clean Energy, Stabilization, On-grid, Interconnection, African Power Pool, AFSEM, SAPP, WAPP, EAPP, CAPP, Mission 300, electrification, Off-grid, Mini-grid, Productive Use of Energy, Efficient Use of Energy, Energy Conservation, Energy Saving, multi-sectoral approach, private investment, etc.
Objective
- To consider the effective approach and potential area of cooperation with private sector in realization of the African Power Pool or addressing energy access issue including mini/off grid solutions, through the panel discussion among stakeholders.
- Provide key insights to the audience regarding challenges, and way forward toward better approach for improvement of energy access in Africa with carbon neutral approach and/or realization of the African Power Pool.
Speakers
- Mr. KAWAMURA Kenichi
- Senior Vice President, JICA
- H.E. Ms. Lerato Mataboge
- Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, AUC (TBD)
- Mr. Wale Shonibare
- Director of Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulation Department, African Development Bank
- Mr. NOMOTO Takaaki
- Director, Multilateral Development Banks Division, International Bureau, Ministry of Finance, Japan (TBD)
- Mr. MATANO Hiroshi
- Executive Vice President, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), World Bank Group (TBD)
- H.E. Mr. Adebayo Adekola Adelabu
- Minister, Federal Ministry of Power, Federal Republic of Nigeria (TBD)
- Mr. Woochong Um
- CEO, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)
- Mr. ASAHI Takahiro
- Manager, External Relations Department, Tokyo Office, DAIKIN Industries, Ltd.
- Ms. TANIUCHI Ai
- COO, WASSHA
- Mr. Simbini Tichakunda
- Principal Programme Officer for Energy, AUDA-NEPAD
- Mr. YAMAMOTO Masashi
- Director for Team 2, Energy and Mining Group, Infrastructure Management Department, JICA
- Eng. Stephen Dihwa
- Executive Director, Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)
- Mr. Amine Idriss Adoum
- Director Infrastructure, Industrialisation and Trade Directorate AUDA-NEPAD (TBD)
- Mr. July Moyo, Minister
- Minister, Ministry of Energy and Power Development, Republic of Zimbabwe (TBD)
- Mr. Bob Mabiala Mvumbi
- CEO, Agence pour le Dévelopment at la promotion du project Grand INGA (ADPI)
- Mr. HIRATA Tatsuya
- COO of Africa Division, Toyota Tsusho Cooperation, Deputy CEO of CFAO
- Mr. OISHI Takashi
- Executive Director, TEPCO Power Grid Co.