Accelerating investments in power in sub-Saharan Africa
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Private sector investments in African power generation play an increasingly important role in addressing the continent's electricity supply shortages. Our analysis of investment trends in sub-Saharan Africa reveals some key success factors.
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OpenAlex topics: Public-Private Partnership Projects · Electric Power System Optimization · Public Procurement and Policy
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