Robert Aitken
AMAP Programme Officer
AfDB/SEFA
Cape Town, South Africa
I am the AMAP PO, a TA facility operated by SEFA, focusing on developing investment ready mini-grid country markets
About me
Robert has over 25 years' experience in the off-grid sector having worked for a range of organisations on a number of different DRE technologies. Robert is currently the AMAP Programme Officer at SEFA.
My organisation
At the African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (AfDB/SEFA), we are dedicated to promoting renewable energy and sustainable energy solutions across the continent. Our mission is to facilitate private sector investments in renewable energy projects, enhancing energy access and driving economic growth. By providing financial instruments and technical assistance, we empower local communities and businesses to harness the potential of clean energy. Together, we are building a bright, sustainable future for Africa, one project at a time.
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Organisation Type
Public Investor/FinancierSpeaker sessions (2)
Wednesday, 9 April 2025
09:30 - 10:45
[AfDB workshop] AMAP in action: Innovating, standardising & collaborating to build investment-ready GMG markets – Lessons from country case studies
Showcasing the work of the African Mini-Grid Market Acceleration Programme, a TA initiative assisting with creating investment ready GMG markets.
14:30 - 15:45
[AfDB-IFC-ARE session] Improving capacity for ESG compliance in the DRE sector
A recent AMAP scoping study highlighted that mini-grid developers struggle to meet ESG risk management and impact reporting requirements, posing a key sector challenge.