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LIGHTS, POWER, ACTION ABOUT THE AFRICA PROGRESS PANEL KOFI ANNAN MICHEL CAMDESSUS PETER EIGEN BOB GELDOF GRAÇA MACHEL STRIVE MASIYIWA OLUSEGUN OBASANJO LINAH MOHOHLO ROBERT RUBIN TIDJANE THIAM The Africa Progress Panel consists of ten distinguished members give them a formidable capability to access the individuals from the private and public sectors who worlds of politics, business, diplomacy and civil society at advocate for equitable and sustainable development the highest levels, globally and in Africa. As a result, the for Africa. Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the Panel functions in a unique policy space with the ability to United Nations and Nobel laureate, chairs the Africa influence diverse decision-makers. Progress Panel and is closely involved in its day-to-day work. The other Panel members are Michel Camdessus, The Panel builds coalitions to leverage and broker Peter Eigen, Bob Geldof, Graça Machel, Strive Masiyiwa, knowledge and to convene decision-makers to create Linah Mohohlo, Olusegun Obasanjo, Robert Rubin and change in Africa. The Panel has extensive networks of Tidjane Thiam. policy analysts and think tanks across Africa and the world. By bringing together the latest thinking from these The Africa Progress Panel brings about policy change knowledge and political networks, the Africa Progress through a unique combination of cutting-edge analysis, Panel contributes to generating evidence-based policies advocacy and diplomacy. The life experiences of Panel that can drive the transformation of the continent. 4 ELECTRIFYING AFRICA ABOUT THIS POLICY PAPER This policy paper is a follow-up to the Africa Progress links with the rest of the world, the paper also highlights Panel’s annual flagship reportPower, People, Planet: Seizing critical steps that must be taken by leaders in the Africa’s Energy and Climate Opportunities, published in June international public and private sectors. 2015. The 2015 report explored the links between energy, climate and development in Africa. It documented the risks that would come with a business-as-usual approach AFRICA PROGRESS PANEL and highlighted the opportunities for African leaders. SECRETARIAT As a global community, the report stated, we have the technology, finance and ingenuity to make the transition CAROLINE KENDE-ROBB Executive Director to a low-carbon, renewable energy future, but so far we EBUNOLUWA ARIBIDO have lacked the political leadership and practical policies DANIELLE CHRISTOPHE needed to break the link between energy and emissions. PETER DA COSTA The report concluded that Africa is well placed to be part DAN GRAHAM of that leadership. KAJSA HULTGREN MAX BANKOLE JARRETT Power, People, Planet, was circulated widely among DANIELA POKORNA policymakers, business leaders, civil society and heads DAMIEN SOME of state, globally and in Africa. Since its publication, the Panel has carried out high-level advocacy for the report’s recommendations on climate and energy policy, working closely with a wide range of partners. This new paper seeks to build on the political momentum that has been created over the past year to increase energy access in Africa. Its main aim is to provide additional policy-relevant information and insights to support the implementation of ambitious new public and private initiatives now underway that aim to increase energy access swiftly across Africa, especially the New Deal on Energy for Africa, spearheaded by the African This paper may be freely reproduced, in whole or in part, Development Bank. In light of the continent’s dynamic provided the original source is acknowledged. 5 LIGHTS, POWER, ACTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This report draws on the expertise, advice and active (Partner, TPG); Donald Kaberuka (Senior Advisor, TPG/ engagement of many people. Caroline Kende-Robb Satya); Horst Koehler (former President of Germany); (Executive Director, Africa Progress Panel) led the team Rachel Kyte (Special Representative for the Sustainable preparing the report. Kevin Watkins (Chief Executive, Energy for All Initiative); Carlos Lopes (former Executive Save the Children UK) was the lead author. Peter da Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Costa (Senior Advisor, Africa Progress Panel) and Africa); Trevor Manuel (Senior Advisor, Rothschild Bethelhem Belayneh Kassaye (Independent Economist & Group); Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Senior Advisor, Lazard Researcher) provided advice throughout the project. The Ltd); Dora Siliya MP, (Minister of Agriculture, Zambia); report was edited by Andrew Johnston and copy-edited Lars Thunell (Senior Advisor at The Blackstone Group); by Tom Minney. Kandeh Yumkella (former Special Representative for the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative). We would like to thank the following African institutions for their invaluable contribution: the African Development We drew on the advice and insights of a group of expert Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission commentators, all of whom were extremely generous for Africa. with their time. Special thanks are due to: The Africa Progress Panel benefited from discussions with Paul Batty (Media Associate, European Climate a number of people prominently involved in international Foundation); Morgan D. Bazilian (Lead Energy Specialist, dialogue on energy and climate. We would like to express The World Bank Group); Gregor Binkert (BD Consulting our gratitude to the following individuals: Akinwumi & Investment); Oliver Classen (Media Director, Public Adesina (President, African Development Bank Group); Eye); Yariv Cohen (Chairman of Kaenaat, Co-Founder Gordon Brown PC (former Prime Minister of the United of Ignite Power); Amy Copley (Africa Growth Initiative, Kingdom); Nick Hurd MP (Minister of State for Climate Brookings); Inger Anette Sandvand Dahlen (Senior Change and Industry, United Kingdom); Jay Ireland Advisor, Section for Renewable Energy, the Norwegian (President and CEO, General Electric Africa); Ji-Yong Cai Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)); 6 ELECTRIFYING AFRICA Professor Anton Eberherd (University of Cape Town); Africa 2.0, CEO, Ubuntu Capital); Kevin Urama (Senior Professor Mosad Elmissary (Head, Energy Division, Adviser to the President, African Development Bank); Lai NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency); Steven Hunt Yahaya (Senior Special Assistant to the President, Nigeria). (Energy Innovation Advisor, Department for International Development, UK); Lawrence E. Jones (Co-Founder and The Africa Progress Panel would like to acknowledge President, the Center for Sustainable Development in the generous support from the African Development Africa); Augustine Jarrett (Chief Economist and Principal Bank; ECONET, the German Government (Deutsche Economic Advisor to the President, Liberia); Wanjohi Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Kabukuru (Editor, Indian Ocean Observatory); Siyanga GmbH), the Dangote Foundation; the Norwegian Malumo (CEO, Copperbelt Energy Cooperation); Yacob Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD); the UK Mulugetta (Professor of Energy and Development Policy, Department for International Development (DFID) and University College London); Onike Nicol-Houra (Principal Virgin Unite. Business Development Officer, African Development Bank); Bronwyn Nielsen (Editor-in-Chief, CNBC Africa ); Infographics designed by Nice and Serious and Lacoudhir. Jasandra Nyker (CEO, Bio Therm Energy); Alex Rugamba Layout designed by Nice and Serious. Cover designed (Director, Energy Environment and Climate Change, by Lacoudhir. Foreword image of Kofi Annan by African Development Bank); Andrew Scott (Climate Robert J. Wilson. Change, Environment and Forests, Research Fellow, Overseas Development Institute, UK); Patrick Smith The report is also available on Worldreader Mobile at (Editor, Africa Confidential and The Africa Report); Youba read.worldreader.org for any data enabled mobile phone. Sokona (Special Advisor on Sustainable Development, None of the above individuals or institutions is responsible the South Centre); Ørnulf Strøm (Assistant Director, for errors in the report or for the wider content, which Section for Renewable Energy, the Norwegian Agency for reflects the views of the Africa Progress Panel. Development Cooperation (NORAD)); Amadou Sy (Africa Growth Initiative, Brookings); Mamadou Toure (Founder, 7 LIGHTS, POWER, ACTION FOREWORD BY KOFI ANNAN 8 ELECTRIFYING AFRICA WE KNOW WHAT TO DO. EVERY GENERATION TO COME DEPENDS ON US GETTING IT RIGHT. Africa’s energy needs are massive. They are also urgent. Meeting the double energy imperative – to increase both The traditional way of expanding energy access – the scale and the pace of electrification – is a huge task. increasing electricity generation capacity and extending But it’s also an exceptional opportunity, as we show in the grid – is still vital. But it is slow. We have to electrify this report. Africa faster. It’s an opportunity for countries to kick-start the social and To bring modern energy to all their citizens as soon as economic transformation they need. It’s an opportunity possible, African countries are exploring every available for entrepreneurs and investors, African and non-African. means. This report shines the spotlight on two promising It’s an opportunity for the continent to show what it can do options – off-grid solar power and mini-grids – while also by combining the latest technology with African ingenuity. outlining the steps to put Africa’s grids back on track. It sharpens the vision we laid out 2015 Africa Progress Africa can lead the world