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Towards a Just Energy Transition in Africa: Challenges, Results of Cooperation, and the Moroccan Case Study

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Add to Calendar 2024-01-11 07:00:00 2025-10-21 16:01:53 Towards a Just Energy Transition in Africa: Challenges, Results of Cooperation, and the Moroccan Case Study Description Location Policy Center Policy Center Africa/Casablanca public

The Policy Center for the New South is organizing a parallel workshop titled “Towards a Just Energy Transition in Africa: Challenges, Results of Cooperation, and the Moroccan Case Study”, in the framework of the 1st Inception Think Tank Conference on Africa Futures, organized by the AUDA-NEPAD Africa Policy Bridge Tank.

In this workshop, Sabrine Emran, Economist at the Policy Center for the New South, will provide a comprehensive analysis of Morocco's energy transition strategy, particularly emphasizing the country's commitment to renewable resources and its pioneering approach to green hydrogen within the broader context of Africa's efforts towards a just and sustainable energy transition. Through her insights, she aims to contribute to the identification of successful methods, challenges, and impactful recommendations for advancing renewable energy adoption in Africa.

This event will take place at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from January 10 to January 11, 2024.

Speakers
Sabrine Emran
Senior Economist
Sabrine Emran is a Senior Economist at the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS).At the PCNS, Sabrine Emran conducts research on the Energy Transition, Climate Finance, and Critical Minerals, focusing on the energy priorities of developing countries in the context of sustainable development, just energy transition, and global climate commitments.Before joining the PCNS in 2022, Sabrine Emran worked as a Commodities Analyst and Risk Management Consultant, specializing in agricultural and energy commodities as well as foreign exchange risk. She also held a position at Lyxor Asset Management as Request for Proposal and Product Specialist, where she focused on alternative investment asset classes and collaborated closely with institutional investors.Sabrine Emran holds a master’s ...