Stakeholders to address sdg7 impact of energy investment at africa energy forum 2020

Here are some potential stakeholders to address the impact of energy investment on SDG 7 at the Africa Energy Forum 2020:

Government Agencies:

  1. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) - responsible for energy policy and regulation in various African countries.
  2. National Energy Regulators (NERs) - responsible for regulating the energy sector in their respective countries.
  3. Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MENR) - responsible for environmental and natural resource management.

International Organizations:

  1. African Union (AU) - promotes economic integration and cooperation among African countries.
  2. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - supports sustainable development and poverty reduction in Africa.
  3. World Bank - provides financing and technical assistance for energy projects in Africa.
  4. African Development Bank (AfDB) - promotes economic development and poverty reduction in Africa.
  5. International Energy Agency (IEA) - provides energy policy analysis and advice to governments.

Private Sector:

  1. Energy companies (e.g., Total, Eni, Shell, ExxonMobil) - involved in energy exploration, production, and distribution.
  2. Independent Power Producers (IPPs) - develop and operate power plants to generate electricity.
  3. Renewable Energy Companies (e.g., Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, GE) - develop and operate renewable energy projects.
  4. Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) - provide energy efficiency solutions to industries and governments.

Civil Society Organizations:

  1. Environmental NGOs (e.g., Greenpeace, WWF, Oxfam) - advocate for environmental protection and sustainable development.
  2. Community-based organizations (e.g., local cooperatives, community groups) - represent the interests of local communities affected by energy projects.
  3. Human rights organizations (e.g., Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch) - advocate for human rights and social justice in the energy sector.

Academia and Research Institutions:

  1. Universities and research institutions (e.g., University of Cape Town, University of Ghana, University of Nairobi) - conduct research on energy policy, technology, and sustainability.
  2. Think tanks (e.g., Brookings Institution, Centre for Energy Studies, Energy Research Centre) - provide policy analysis and research on energy issues.

Industry Associations:

  1. African Energy Chamber (AEC) - represents the interests of the African energy industry.
  2. International Association of Energy Economists (IAEE) - promotes energy economics and policy analysis.
  3. World Energy Council (WEC) - promotes global energy cooperation and sustainable development.

These stakeholders can contribute to the Africa Energy Forum 2020 by sharing their expertise, experiences, and best practices on the impact of energy investment on SDG 7. They can also discuss challenges, opportunities, and solutions for achieving sustainable energy development in Africa.