GLASGOW: The Nordics as pioneers in developing jobs and skills in Africa
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SEC Centre, Hall 4
Exhibition Way
Glasgow
G3 8YW
United Kingdom
Off-grid energy is still a largely untapped opportunity for creating jobs for youth. The sector is emerging as a significant employer in emerging economies that suffer from high rates of joblessness. Supporting the development of the off-grid energy sector can therefore have a wide and positive job creation impact in addition to support countries in mitigate their climate impact and accelerate their green transition.
Moderator: Ash Sharma, Head of Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa, Nefco
Speakers:
- Opening by Flemming Møller Mortensen, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation (video)
- Simon Trace, Principal Consultant, Oxford Policy Management
- Kristina Skierka, CEO, Power for All
Organizer: Nefco - The Nordic Environment Finance Corporation
Co-organizer: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and Sida
Timezone: GMT
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