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Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has been confirmed as patron of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS), to be held in Accra from 2–3 December 2025.
The summit brings together regional government leaders, investors, and industry partners to showcase investment opportunities and regional energy integration developments set to transform the region by 2030.
This year, the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) joins as lead sponsor, alongside Endeavour Energy and Denham Capital as sponsors, underscoring their commitment to driving sustainable energy investments and regional cooperation across Africa.
ATIDI is strengthening its footprint in Africa by supporting investments that not only advance energy access but also drive economic growth.
The organisation provides credit and political risk insurance across key economic sectors of the continent, with a gross exposure of approximately USD 8.9 billion as of December 2024.
“Through its Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF), a blended finance guarantee instrument, ATIDI enables Independent Power Producers to mitigate payment risks.
Recent projects supported, such as the 42MW Sokodé solar PV plant in Togo, highlight ATIDI’s role in fostering clean energy and increased investor confidence in the region,” said Aliyu Alhassan Yahaya, RLSF Underwriter.
The Summit will mobilise finance and support deeper collaboration across the ECOWAS regional integration agenda and Ghana’s ambition to be a regional energy distribution hub. It will provide a platform for stakeholders to explore opportunities in renewables, gas-to-power, regional interconnectivity, and digitalisation of energy systems.
Discussions will also focus on financing and de-risking clean energy projects, advancing regional power trade and transmission infrastructure, and accelerating private sector participation in off-grid and distributed energy markets.
Delegates will explore how innovation and digital technologies can improve energy efficiency, grid reliability, and access across both urban and rural communities.
Minister for Energy & Green Transition, Ghana, John Abdulai Jinapor, said, “Ghana is committed to regional energy cooperation, sustainable development, and a just energy transition, so we are honoured to host the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit. We are also pleased to host YES! On The Road Ghana on 3–4 December.”
This initiative aligns with Ghana’s focus on youth empowerment and skills development under the Energy Transition Framework. It will inspire and equip the next generation of African energy leaders by connecting young talents with experienced mentors, innovators, and investors.”
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