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Monday 03 February 14:10 - 15:10
Who in Africa will get the best deal from the energy transition and why?
- Country, company and community perspectives on distribution of benefits and harms across the continent and within nations and communities
- The role of international involvement (and interference) in elevating certain countries over others (e.g. exploration, trade and investment privileging)
- What does a just transition offer for delivering energy security to Africa?
Monday 03 February 14:15 - 15:00
Critical for who – how producers can flip the script on critical minerals
- As global powers vie to define and execute their own critical minerals strategies, how is Africa being positioned in these conversations?
- How critical are critical minerals to Africa’s own energy security? Is the global energy transition leaving Africa behind?
- Competition and collaboration – how can greater strategic diplomacy ensure partnerships yield long-term benefits for the continent without perpetuating dependency?
Tuesday 04 February 10:00 - 10:45
Is policy a blocker to technology and innovation?
- What is the importance of government policies in supporting technological innovation?
- Why is policy not keeping pace with the rate of technological advancement?
- Can collaboration between governments, businesses, and academia to drive technological advancements.
Tuesday 04 February 14:45 - 15:30
The symbiotic approach – strengthening global mineral supply through greater African industrialisation
- What is the current state of financial mobilization available to producers, and how can additional avenues provide mutually strategic benefit?
- What needs to be done to promote additional corridor development and regional market integration?
- How can external partners act competitively within the African CRM space to properly deliver on Africa’s mineral potential?
- Clustered development – in what ways will further industrialisation cataylse the development of connected economies & communities?