This was the presentation I delivered to NGO representatives and UN staff at an office near the UNHQ in New York City. It examines the influence of sustainable energy (both on-grid and off-grid) on the potential development of countries within the African continent. The research is carried out primarily from a political perspective, though there are some economic incentives and drawbacks mentioned. Please note that this presentation cannot be understood without the accompanying research paper, completed by myself during the same time period. This can be found on my website at [temporarily redacted].

1. The Potential Impact of
Sustainable Energy on African
Development
Najem Abaakil

2. ● Background
● Targets for African Development
● Implementation
● Case Studies
● Concluding Analysis
Agenda
Table of Contents

3. The Sustainable Development Goals and the African 2063
Agenda for Development...
BACKGROUND 1

4. The Sustainable Development Goals

5. The African Union Agenda 2063 for Development

6. The African Union Agenda 2063 for Development
© African Union Agenda 2063 (United
Nations)

7. The African Union Agenda 2063 for Development
© African Union Agenda 2063 (United
Nations)

8. Current Situation: African Development

9. Current Situation: Sustainable Energy in Africa

10. Key aspects that Africa will focus on to achieve development...
TARGETS FOR AFRICAN
DEVELOPMENT 2

11. 1: Africa Based on Sustainable
Development

12. 2: Integrated Africa (Connection through
Infrastructure, Energy and More)

13. 3: Africa Built By Africans

14. 4: A Good Environment

15. How to Implement Sustainable Energy in the African Continent...
STRATEGIES FOR
IMPLEMENTATION 3

16. Governments

17. Private Sector

18. Successes and Failures of Two African Nations….
CASE STUDIES 4

19. Case Study: Morocco

20. Case Study: Morocco

21. Case Study: Morocco

22. Case Study: Morocco

23. Case Study: Morocco

24. Case Study: Morocco
How much of Botswana’s electricity
production comes from solar energy?
A. 1.27%
B. 0.32%
C. 2.39%
D. 0.18%
E. 0.77%

25. Case Study: Morocco
How much of Botswana’s electricity
production comes from solar energy?
A. 12.27%
B. 10.32%
C. 2.39%
D. 0.18%
E. 0.07%

26. Case Study: Morocco

27. Case Study: Morocco
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Strong Private Sector
Representation
Lack of Off-Grid Systems
Incentivized Government Funding Currently a Singular Focus
International Cooperation for
Attainment

28. Case Study: Botswana

29. Case Study: Botswana

30. Case Study: Botswana

31. Case Study: Botswana

32. Case Study: Botswana

33. Case Study: Botswana

34. Case Study: Botswana
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Strong Programs Related to
Hydropower
Lack of Interest in Solar/Wind
Energy
Excessive Funding of
Unsustainable Energy Production
Unused Capabilities (Solar
Availability)

35. Conclusion

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