Amidst Africa's energy crisis, optimism abounds with public-private partnerships

Abstract

Experts meeting in Addis Ababa to address Public-Private Partnerships for Africa’s struggling energy sector have underscored that no other infrastructure sector inhibits GDP growth across the African continent more than power. According to ECA, on average, only 12% of households have access to electricity. “Promoting investment in this sector cannot be overemphasized for “without investment in this sector, we will not be able to achieve sustainable growth and development in the continent. One key objective was to present key lessons for a workable PPP implementation guide/framework, which is consistent with good governance principles. ECA hopes that it will encourage greater private sector participation in the energy sector.