AOW 2023 is honored to announce that Olu Verheijen, Special Advisor on Energy to His Excellency President Bola A....
Getting oil and gas working for Africa
Ahead of African Oil Week, which is due to take place between 09 – 13 October 2023 in Cape Town, at the International Convention Centre, Wood Mackenzie considers how to get oil and gas working for Africa.
New guide launched, “Better Conversations about Ethical Storytelling,” to help transform what stories we tell and how they are told
For decades, some commentary has suggested that narratives have inadvertently perpetuated stereotypes painting communities as problems to be saved rather than as part of the solution. Levis Nderitu, from PATH, said that “As we all become more conscious of the need for power shifts, it has become important for organizations to update storytelling practices to keep up with industry norms”.
The toolkit was shaped by organizations such as Africa No Filter, BRAC, CARE and Grantmakers for Girls of Color. It was facilitated by M&C Saatchi World Services with a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
The African School of Regulation (ASR) which will be incubated by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) Launched During African Climate Summit
The African School of Regulation (ASR) officially launched today during the Africa Climate Summit 2023, which is co-hosted by the Republic of Kenya and the African Union. The ASR, which will now be incubated by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), with headquarters in Accra, Ghana, will strengthen the African energy sector’s capacity in support of the Agenda 2063 goals for sustainable development on the continent. The ASR launch event, which took place in front of a packed audience, was cohosted by the ACBF, European University Institute (EUI), and The Rockefeller Foundation at the Sankara Hotel.
Financing to fast-track Africa’s renewables sector
As Africa confronts its energy challenges head-on, the potential for renewable energy to provide a sustainable...
Achieving debt sustainability and economic resilience in Africa
Multilateral development banks should listen to African stakeholders; lend in local currency, collaborate with regional and national bodies such as Public Development Banks; and focus on creating local wealth, not just jobs
Africa Children Summit Empowers Children to Shape Policies and Programs for Their Welfare.
The Africa Children Summit was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from April 10th to April 12th, 2023. The Summit provided a...
Our Founder, Nancy Atieno Onyango Selected as a mentor in The Comms Avenue Mentorship Programme
We are super proud to have our Founder and CEO Nancy Atieno Onyango as one of the mentors in The Comms Avenue...
Horn of Africa: Using digital technologies to advance women, peace and security agenda
By Hannah Tetteh, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa As new technologies are being...