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Africa Energy Indaba gave resounding support for women in energy and skills development
- by Monique Tsang and Celine De Canha The role of women in energy and the need to boost energy skills received resounding support at the 5th Africa Energy Indaba, the World Energy Council’s annual African regional meeting, held during 18–21 February in Johannesburg. At the event the South African Minister of Energy, Ms Dipuo Peters, gave her commitment [...]
Posted on 11 March 2013
World Energy Council survey reveals the top issues on Africa’s energy agenda
JOHANNESBURG – Energy poverty, energy-water nexus, large-scale hydropower, and regional interconnection are what Sub-Saharan African energy leaders consider as the top issues driving the African energy agenda this year, according to the 2013 World Energy Issues Monitor published by the World Energy Council (WEC). The study also reveals that African energy leaders are worried that [...]
Posted on 19 February 2013
New World Energy Council report identifies the critical issues holding back the transition of the global energy sector
NEW DELHI – Continued uncertainty in the future direction of climate frameworks, political instability of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, energy price volatility, and the global economic recession are what energy leaders consider as the top ‘insomnia’ issues driving the world energy agenda this year, according to the 2013 World Energy Issues [...]
Posted on 7 February 2013
Africa Energy Indaba: bigger and better Â
This month’s Africa Energy Indaba will be bigger and better than ever. The Indaba, to take place from 19 to 21 February in Johannesburg, is the WEC’s annual African regional meeting. The event is expected to attract more international and African participants, both in the form of speakers and delegates. Organisers expect conference attendance to [...]
Posted on 1 February 2013
WEC helps build pan-African energy knowledge base
Developing energy skills and knowledge is crucial for Africa’s long-term economic and sustainable development, said the World Energy Council on 3 September at a workshop on energy statistics skills training and capacity building, organised by the African Energy Commission (AFREC). “Establishing and implementing comprehensive energy information systems and database is critical for energy system planning, [...]
Posted on 3 September 2012