Event
Webinar Series: Energy Efficiency Investment Opportunities in EAC, ECOWAS, and SADC

Energy efficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa remains low, constrained by limited technical capacity and investment. Raising awareness among governments, development partners, and the private sector, and promoting investment opportunities to finance energy efficiency interventions, is essential to meet growing energy demand, optimize costs and emissions, and drive socio-economic transformation.
The EELA Program puts knowledge and awareness of energy efficiency and financing tools at the core of its mission. This webinar, moderated by EACREEE's Lead Technical Expert Denis Ariho, will highlight investment opportunities and engage key stakeholders to drive greater adoption of energy efficiency initiatives.
The webinar targets key stakeholders from government, development partners, the private sector, regulatory and standards bodies, and civil society organizations. Specific objectives include:
a) Raise awareness of energy efficiency opportunities and investment potential in key sectors across EAC, ECOWAS, and SADC.
b) Mobilize technical and financial stakeholders towards joint implementation of energy efficiency initiatives.
c) Showcase successful energy efficiency projects deploying ESCO business models.
The webinar will take place on Zoom with simultaneous interpretation in French and Portuguese. Please find the registration link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_za8EEbOpR2Wy_f89EAz1uA#/registration
Agenda 11 September 2025, 12:00 -14:00 EAT
11:00-11:10 | Welcome Remarks and Objectives of the Session
Ms. Elin Karlsson, Project Manager, UNIDO
Mr. Canon Goddy Muhanguzi Muhumuza, Executive Director, EACREEE
Presentations
11:10-11:30 | EELA Programme and Industry Cleantech Platform (ICTP)
Mr. Alaeldin Mohamed, Project Administrator, UNIDO
11:30-11:40 | Q&A
Mr. Denis Ariho, Lead Technical Expert, UNIDO/EACREEE
11:40-12:00 | Investment Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in EAC, ECOWAS and SADC
Eng. Nickson Bukachi, Senior Policy Officer, AFREC
12:00-12:20 | Strategies For Increasing The Uptake Of Financing For Energy Efficiency Projects
Mr. Luc Kevo Tossou, African Development Bank
12:20-12:40 | Case Studies Of Successful Energy Efficiency Projects Deploying ESCO Business Models
Mr. Aref Abouzahr, Ark Energy
12:40 – 12:50 | Q & A
Mr. Denis Ariho, Lead Technical Expert – UNIDO/EACREEE
12:50 – 13:00 | Closing Remarks
Ms. Elin Karlsson, Project Manager, UNIDO