ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2025

8–10 Apr 2025 | Kampala, Uganda

Robert Aitken

AMAP Programme Officer

AfDB/SEFA

Cape Town, South Africa

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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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Public Investor/Financier

Speaker 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

Location:Royal Palm (1st floor)Track:Track 2

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

Location:Royal Palm (1st floor)Track:Track 2

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.