Powering Africa

January 17, 2017 14:30

Closing Africa's energy gap could boost economic growth by 30% by 2040. What business and policy innovations hold the greatest potential for accelerating energy provision?

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa.

Simultaneous interpretation in English and French

This session will be livestreamed on TopLink and the Forum website. Please arrive 15 minutes early, as the doors will be closed at the scheduled time.

Speakers:

Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina

President, African Development Bank (AfDB)

Aliko Dangote

President and Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group

Rachel Kyte

Special Representative for Climate, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Bronwyn Nielsen

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Nielsen Network

Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa

President of South Africa, The Presidency of South Africa