ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2025

8–10 Apr 2025 | Kampala, Uganda

Kai Forster

Consultant

Transforming Energy Access - Learning Partnership

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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An expert in capacity building for renewable energy in developing countries, empowering Masters' students and professionals to drive sustainable development.

My organisation

At Transforming Energy Access - Learning Partnership, we are committed to enhancing energy access in underserved communities through capacity building, knowledge sharing and collaborative initiatives. Our team brings together a diverse network of stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and academic experts, to develop innovative solutions that drive sustainable energy practices. By fostering partnerships and sharing best practices, we aim to empower local communities around Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands and promote equitable access to clean energy resources. Together, we believe in creating a brighter, sustainable future for all.
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About me

My organisation

Transforming Energy Access - Learning Partnership

https://tea-lp.org/

At Transforming Energy Access - Learning Partnership, we are committed to enhancing energy access in underserved communities through capacity building, knowledge sharing and collaborative initiatives. Our team brings together a diverse network of stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and academic experts, to develop innovative solutions that drive sustainable energy practices. By fostering partnerships and sharing best practices, we aim to empower local communities around Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands and promote equitable access to clean energy resources. Together, we believe in creating a brighter, sustainable future for all.

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Skills

  • Capacity building
  • elearning
  • course design
  • Public speaking
  • Community Building
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Renewable Energy
  • Business Development
  • Marketing
  • Systems thinking

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Organisation Type

Industry & Private Sector

Speaker sessions (2)

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

16:15 - 17:30

Financing DRE skills development, capacity reinforcement & green job creation

Location:Speke Ballroom (1st floor)Track:Track 1

From public-private partnerships to impact-driven funding models, stakeholders will examine how targeted investments can strengthen local expertise, create employment opportunities, and accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions. 

Thursday, 10 April 2025

10:00 - 13:00

[Invite-only: TEA-LP workshop] Industry-academia roundtable

Status:Approval requiredLocation:Jacaranda Hall (Mezzanine)

A roundtable discussion to facilitate the constructive dialogue between academia and industry with the aim of cultivating highly-skilled Masters’ graduates who are equipped to productively contribute to the energy transition in their respective regions.