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The Challenges of Developing Renewable Energy Projects in Africa

From

16
3:30 pm March 2019

To

16
6:00 pm March 2019

“Crans Montana Forum- MASEN” 

Rim Berahab is speaking on a panel under the theme "How can Africa meet the challenge of renewable energy?" of the plenary session on "The challenges of developing renewable energy projects in Africa".

Despite facing many energy challenges, Africa has abundant renewable resources, which could play a key role in meeting its energy needs and acting as a lever for development. In order to make the most of its potential, the continent must be able to estimate its resources, put in place the required infrastructures and acquire local know-how based on the reinforcement of technical skills and industrial integration. For more information see: www.cmf.ch  

Speakers
Rim Berahab
Senior Economist
Rim Berahab is Senior Economist at the Policy Center for the New South, which she joined in 2014. She is currently working on themes related to energy issues and their impacts on economic growth and long-term development. Her research areas also cover trade and regional integration challenges in Africa. Previously, she has also worked on questions related to gender inequalities in the labor market of North African countries. Rim spent three months at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in 2016, in the Commodities Unit of the Research Department. She holds a State Engineering degree from the National Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics (INSEA). ...