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SUMMARY:AECE2-ESMAP webinar on Energy for Jobs
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar hosted by the World Bank’s Kenya Country Office and ESMAP on opportunities for creation of sustainable jobs in Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) . They will explore the opportunities and challenges in accelerating access to energy\, expanding economic opportunities and creating sustainable jobs in the agriculture and livestock sectors. \n \nThis webinar brings together agriculture and energy practitioners to explore how to unlock transformation in the Agri-food systems. Agriculture accounts for 56 percent of total employment in Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE). Improving productivity in agriculture\, livestock\, and fisheries\, and supporting approaches that allow smallholder farmers\, livestock producers\, and fish producers to move up the value chains is critical. However\, the lack of reliable energy access in these rural areas presents a major barrier to economic activity and job creation\, and to the expansion of benefits to smallholder farmers. In these rural areas\, accelerated access to energy needed to achieve economic growth and job creation can only happen through distributed renewable energy (DRE) solutions\, such as solar home systems\, micro-grids\, and mini-grids. \nDuring this webinar\, you will learn firsthand from practitioners about distributed renewable energy (DRE) solutions\, how DRE facilitates higher productivity in agriculture and livestock value chains\, and how it enables sustainable job creation. We will hear about experiences to accelerate the expansion of access to energy in AFE\, South Asia and beyond. We will discuss what has worked\, what has not\, and how successful approaches can be replicated and scaled up. \nThe event will be chaired by Qimiao Fan\, Division Director for Kenya\, Rwanda\, Somalia\, and Uganda at the World Bank. The presentation will be given by Dana Rysankova\, Lead Energy Specialist at the World Bank. Closing remarks will be delivered by Fanny Missfeldt-Ringius\, Practice Manager at ESMAP\, World Bank. The panelists include: \n- Kasozí Tondo James\, Principal Engineer at the Ministry of Agriculture\, Animal Industry and Fisheries\, Uganda \n- Amanullah Alamzai\, Senior Agriculture Economist at the World Bank \n- Bas Hetterschied\, Manager Partnerships at Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/aece2-esmap-webinar-on-energy-for-jobs/
LOCATION:virtual
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SUMMARY:Africa Energies Summit - London
DESCRIPTION:The Africa Energies Summit brings together Africa’s energy industry for a unique event shaped for companies active across the Continent and provides unrivalled insight into the world’s fast changing energy landscape. Join us to connect\, collaborate and get deals done!
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/africa-energies-summit-london/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Falling behind - What happens when customers default?
DESCRIPTION:With support from Good Energies Foundation\, 60dB is excited to run a webinar digging into the insights of their latest report: Falling Behind: Defaulted Customers. With insights from interviews with 1\,400+ customers across 5 countries\, they'll explore what life looks like for off-grid energy customers who have defaulted and had their energy product locked\, repossessed\, or returned – plus what companies can do to reduce this risk and its consequences. They'll cover insights on contract comprehension\, customer service\, repossession processes\, and what happens to customers’ energy access after they lose access in this manner. Join for a discussion with different sector stakeholders on what it all means\, with plenty of time for Q&A too.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/webinar-falling-behind-what-happens-when-customers-default/
LOCATION:virtual
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Building gender-inclusive PURE business models
DESCRIPTION:Women are essential yet often invisible drivers of economic activity across developing regions\, comprising 40% of the global agricultural workforce and 58% of Africa's self-employed population. Despite their significant contributions\, women face persistent barriers in accessing and benefiting from Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) technologies. \nJoin GOGLA for an insightful webinar to discover how innovative companies are transforming their business models to better serve women's energy needs while building sustainable businesses. \nIn this webinar\, you'll understand why women represent only one-third of PURE technology end-users despite their economic significance\, along with the transformative impact when this gap is addressed. We'll explore how customer personas serve as powerful tools for developing gender-smart business models by mapping women's unique needs\, constraints\, and aspirations across different segments—from subsistence farmers to growth-oriented entrepreneurs. This user-centered approach helps companies identify critical pain points and opportunities throughout the customer journey\, informing everything from product design to marketing strategies and support services. \nDrawing on existing literature and real-world examples of gender-smart approaches that work\, including Oorja's "Farming as a Service" and Agsol's women-friendly solar mills designed for lightweight operation and small batch processing\, this webinar will present a framework for creating gender-smart businesses across the entire customer journey. The speakers will also discuss ecosystem support by exploring policy recommendations and partnerships needed to scale these approaches.This webinar offers practical insights for anyone interested in closing the gender gap in energy access while tapping into a significant underserved market. \n  \n  \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nNisha Singh \nSenior Gender and Financial Inclusion Specialist·Distill Inclusion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilleke Westra \nPartnerships Manager·Agsol \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSejal Agarwal \nImpact Manager·Oorja Solutions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrenda Marbaniang \nPolicy Manager·GOGLA
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/webinar-building-gender-inclusive-pure-business-models/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pre-launch of the UNIDO PURE Growth Fund
DESCRIPTION:Energy powers every link of the agri-food value chain — from irrigation and harvesting to processing\, storage and transport. By accelerating the Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) across these multiple value chains\, we can transform food systems in the Global South\, unlocking low-emission development pathways\, improving livelihoods\, increasing incomes and building resilience to the impacts climate change. \nTo drive this transformation\, the PURE Growth Fund will launch in Tanzania in May 2025. The fund will support clean energy SMEs and agribusinesses to scale up through a multi-dimensional approach combining incentive capital\, technical assistance and fostering an enabling environment for PURE technologies to achieve greater integration within food systems. \nWe invite you to join REEEP and guest speakers from GOGLA and the Tanzania Horticulture Association (TAHA) for our pre-launch Webinar featuring: \n\nan overview of the PURE Growth Fund and Q&A\ninsight on how expanding renewable energy in agriculture can strengthen agri-food value chains and benefit local populations\nthe need for programmes and initiatives at the energy-agriculture nexus to support SMEs to foster sustainable market development
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/webinar-pre-launch-of-the-unido-pure-growth-fund/
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SUMMARY:Enlit Africa - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:Vuka is excited to announce that Enlit Africa will be back with inspiring content\, cutting-edge exhibits\, powerful networking\, specialty events\, business matchmaking\, & knowledge hubs\, covering: \n\nPower Generation\, Transmission\, & Distribution\nMetering\nDigitalisation\nPowering Industry\nWater Security\nSolar and Storage\nFinance and Investment & Much More!
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/enlit-africa-cape-town/
LOCATION:CTICC\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Cape Town\, 8001\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Renewable Energy Week 2025 (REW2025) - Dar-es-Salaam
DESCRIPTION:The Renewable Energy Week 2025 (REW2025) is a premier platform designed to accelerate Tanzania’s transition to a sustainable and energy-efficient future. Organized by the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA)\, this event convenes industry leaders\, policymakers\, innovators\, and stakeholders to exchange groundbreaking ideas\, forge strategic partnerships\, and showcase cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. REW2025 presents an unparalleled opportunity to explore the transformative power of renewable energy in shaping a resilient and inclusive economy. \n  \nWith a focus on innovation\, policy dialogue\, and market-driven solutions\, this event will offer an engaging experience through a diverse range of activities\, including site visits\, expert-led discussions\, interactive exhibitions\, and high-impact networking sessions.
URL:https://www.hsfg.africa/event/renewable-energy-week-2025-rew2025-dar-es-salaam/
LOCATION:Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC)\, 11101 Shaaban Robert St\, Dar es Salaam\, Tanzania\, United Republic of
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