Date: 25 - 27 August 2025
Organizer: IRENA
Description: Despite growing global progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Africa remains the least electrified region, receiving less than 2% of global energy investment. To address this, the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA), a country-led alliance supported by IRENA and international partners aims to enhance energy access through finance mobilisation, private sector engagement, and capacity building. In Ethiopia, APRA activities are being implemented in close collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Energy, supporting the country's efforts to expand access, diversify its energy mix, and attract private investment. Strengthening the capacity of developers, financial institutions, and policymakers in project finance is essential to scale renewable energy deployment and secure sustainable investment.
The workshop aims to strengthen the capacities of local stakeholders in Ethiopia in structuring renewable energy projects to improve their bankability and access to finance. Delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Energy, the workshop will focus on leveraging IRENA’s Climate Investment Platform (CIP) and the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) Platform. In addition to technical training, the event will serve as a platform for project developers and financiers to engage in dialogue around upcoming project opportunities. Selected projects may be considered for presentation at the next APRA Investment Forum in Sierra Leone.
