ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2025

8–10 Apr 2025 | Kampala, Uganda

Martijn Veen

Global Sector Head, Energy

SNV

The Hague, Netherlands

17 profile visitsSpeakerOn-site Delegate

Heading SNV's global energy team, providing strategic oversight in implementing clean energy market development and nexus programmes of SNV globally

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SNV

SNV

Public Sector/Government

The Hague, Netherlands

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.
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About me

Martijn Veen is the Head of SNV's Global Energy Team, involved in strategic advisory, design and implementation of clean energy market development and nexus programmes of SNV globally, overseeing a portfolio of projects across Sub Saharan Africa and South East Asia. His experience includes private sector driven mechanisms supporting off-grid energy access, as well as innovative solutions to overcome barriers to investment. He is an expert in development cooperation, off-grid energy market development, natural resource management and environmental planning, with over 20 years of professional experience, particularly, seeking synergies and innovative solutions in complex multi-stakeholder processes.

Martijn's track-record includes the design and implementation of early-stage grants, Results Based Financing (RBF) and Technical Assistance facilities to de-risk commercial investment and catalyse private sector delivery of energy access. Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) solutions in agriculture are an increasing part of SNV's portfolio, contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

My organisation

SNV is a global development partner deeply rooted in the African and Asian countries where we operate. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform agri-food, energy and water systems. Working on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance, we tailor our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

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