<p>After European nations imposed sanctions on Russia, many are looking to Africa for an alternative energy supply.
But while this could be an opportunity for some countries, it also highlights global inequalities when it comes to access to electricity.
Alan hears from an energy expert who says funding is needed for developing renewable technologies – ... Show More
Oct 2019
How to bring affordable, sustainable electricity to Africa | Rose M. Mutiso
Energy poverty, or the lack of access to electricity and other basic energy services, affects nearly two-thirds of Sub-Saharan Africa. As the region's population continues to increase, so will the need to build a new energy system to grow with it, says Rose M. Mutiso. In a bold t ... Show More
12m 55s
Feb 2025
Young, gifted and black: Africa’s next generation
<p>Africa’s young are educated, ambitious side-hustlers. But they are hampered by their economies and dispirited by their politicians. How to harness their vast potential? America’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency is, in a <a href="https://www.economist.com/finance- ... Show More
21m 11s
Aug 2023
The path to greater productivity and prosperity in Africa
<p>By 2050, about 25 percent of the world’s population will be from the African continent. What can be done now to support Africa’s educational infrastructure, bountiful resources, and technological innovation? On this episode of <em>The McKinsey Podcast</em>, McKinsey partner Ma ... Show More
29m 15s
Nov 2022
The energy Africa needs to develop -- and fight climate change | Rose M. Mutiso
In this perspective-shifting talk, energy researcher Rose M. Mutiso makes the case for prioritizing Africa's needs with what's left of the world's carbon budget, to foster growth and equitably achieve a smaller global carbon footprint. After the talk, our host Sherrell expands up ... Show More
12m 52s