A perspective on Just Energy Transitions in Africa

One of the key expected outcomes from the upcoming COP27 summit is for earnest action to be taken by global climate leaders to close the enormous funding gap that is restraining the ability of African countries to transition to low-carbon economies. A central feature of this transition involves the sustained displacement of fossil fuels by renewable energy and complementary technologies. This transformation process, however, must be carefully managed in such a way that the net social and economic benefits outweigh the costs. In this webinar, we offer a perspective on what the structural changes to more environmentally sustainable energy systems may mean for a number of African countries. We also offer insights into energy transitions within the distinct developmental circumstances and energy structures of these countries, along with highlighting the likely implications for energy investment and the factors to be considered in the climate deliberations at COP27 in Egypt.

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Deon Fourie

Lead Economist: Africa Consulting, OE Africa

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Deon Fourie

Lead Economist: Africa Consulting, OE Africa

Paarl, South Africa

Deon is a lead economist at Oxford Economics Africa, where he undertakes specialised consulting work. He has over 15 years’ professional experience obtained in key public and private sector institutions. Before joining OE Africa, Deon worked in different senior economic, advisory, management, and analytical capacities at key national government departments, private firms, consultancies, development organisations, and energy and Africa integration programmes. Deon has a M.Com degree in Economics with specialisation in Energy from North-West University. His special interests are in sustainable economic development, macroeconomics, energy transitions, systems, markets and industry development, environmental responsibility, socio-economic upliftment, infrastructure development, policy development, business management, and strategy formulation.

Jacques Nel

Head of Africa Macro, OE Africa

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Jacques Nel

Head of Africa Macro, OE Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

Jacques is the head of Africa Macro at Oxford Economics Africa. He manages the company’s macroeconomic subscription services. Jacques joined the company in 2013 and his research interests include risk assessment and the drivers behind development.