Africa is one of the fastest-urbanising regions in the world with an average annual urbanisation rate of 3.2%, well ahead of the global average of 2%. Growing urban populations mean rapid growth in energy demand for industrial production, cooling and mobility. With the growing appetite for modern and efficient energy sources, Africa is also expected to emerge as a major force in global oil and gas markets.
The final episode of our COP27 daily report for Africa Energy TV explores what growth looks like amid the climate crisis with insights from Africa Finance Corporation President & CEO , Samaila Zubairu and AFC Capital Partners, Senior Director & CEO, Ayaan Zeinab Adam.
