Rebekah Shirley

Rebekah Shirley, director of research at the World Resources Institute Africa, and IFC Managing Director Makthar Diop discuss the challenges of financing clean energy in Africa. They highlight the funding gap, limited investment, and high capital costs. They also explore the potential of green hydrogen and the role of Africa in ammonia production. The podcast addresses the challenges faced in clean energy investment in Africa and the importance of de-risking and intelligence to attract funding.