Getting energy access right – Trends and lessons learned in public finance
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Article summary
Achieving universal energy access has been elevated to the highest levels of international development, yet far too many people still live in the dark because of no grid or an outdated grid. New reports showcase the opportunities of scaling up public financing efforts, offering a forum for discussion on how best to end energy poverty and enable developing countries to implement modern, efficient energy systems.
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Panelists:
- Vivien Foster, Lead Economist, Energy & Extractives Global Practice- World Bank Group (Moderator)
- Kathleen Auth, Deputy Energy Office Director & Grid Roll-Out Team Lead, Power Africa
- Jackson Shaa, Representative, Narasha Community Development Group
- Ron Margalit, Principal, Impact Investments, Lumos Global
- Kate DeAngelis, International Policy Analyst, Friends of the Earth
