The International Risk Podcast Episode 209: China, Africa, and the Green Energy Puzzle: Risks and Opportunities with Fikayo Akeredolu
In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, we explore China’s evolving role in Africa’s energy landscape with Fikayo Akeredolu, a DPhil candidate at Oxford specializing in the political economy of energy in Nigeria.
We discuss:
- China’s growing influence in Africa’s renewable energy sector and its long-term implications.
- The complexities of Sino-African climate diplomacy and Africa’s role in shaping China’s environmental agenda.
- The challenge of balancing economic growth with sustainability in Africa’s energy sector.
- How African nations can assert their interests in China-led infrastructure and energy projects.
- The risks of debt distress and how green energy investments can be structured sustainably.
Join us as we analyze the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s energy future and the strategic role China plays in this dynamic space. The International Risk Podcast is a must-listen for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors, this weekly podcast dives deep into international relations, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's top risk consulting firms, the podcast brings together global experts to share insights and actionable strategies.
Dominic's 20+ years of experience managing complex operations in high-risk environments, combined with his role as a public speaker and university lecturer, make him uniquely positioned to guide these conversations. From conflict zones to corporate boardrooms, he explores the risks shaping our world and how organizations can navigate them.
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