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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 2025-05-24 09:57:22 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
Economist
Sabrine Emran is a Finance graduate specializing in financial markets and commodities. She holds a Grande Ecole master’s degree in Management from IESEG School of Management and ISCAE Group, as well as a Specialized master’s degree in Financial Markets from Paris Dauphine University and ENSAE ParisTech. Sabrine Emran started her career in investment writing and product development in the asset management branches of insurance companies and investment banks in Paris, working mainly on alternative investment asset classes. She was also recently a commodities analyst, focusing on risk management strategies for energy and agricultural commodities as well as foreign exchange risks. Sabrine Emran joined the Policy Center for the New south in Septem ...