EAIF 2026

ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2026

21 – 24 Apr 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya

Thursday, 23 April 2026 | 09:30 - 12:30

Workshop VII: From insights to action: Investing in skills to power green transition in Africa

Location:Ivory LoungeTrack:Track 2
  • Skills development

Discover how opportunity‑driven skills development can boost Africa’s renewable energy transition. Join us to explore practical pathways on how skills development can align with private sector needs, emerging job opportunities and innovative financing for a skilled, inclusive workforce.

This session explores how opportunity‑driven skills development can accelerate Africa’s renewable energy transition. The focus is on

  • linking labour market forecasts, skills & investment decisions

  • financing mechanisms for workforce development and

  • strengthening public–private–VET collaboration.

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9 speakers

  • Coordinator Regional Exchanges for Public Private Partnerships

    Opportunity-Driven Skills and Vocational Education and Training in Africa (TEI OP-VET)

  • Regional Programme Expert - East & Southern Africa

    Alliance for Rural Electrification

  • Head of Resource Mobilisation, Digitisation & Material Development

    Technical & Vocational Education & Training Curriculum Development, Assessment & Certification Council (TVET CDACC)

  • Coordinator of Technical Assistance Facility on VET

    Opportunity-Driven Skills and Vocational Education and Training in Africa (TEI OP-VET)

  • Vice principal Academics ECT

    Eastlands College of Technology

  • Senior Manager-Development Impact

    FSD Africa

  • Agent Welfare Lead

    Sun King

  • Head of Cooperation

    Delegation of the European Union to Kenya

  • Regional Manager for East Africa

    Social Finance International

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Session location Ivory Lounge