Technical workshop on financial risk mitigation for renewable energy investments in West and Central Africa

The workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about risk mitigation instruments for renewable energy investments from various stakeholders and reflect on the socioeconomic challenges and benefits of increased renewable energy investments in West and Central Africa.

The workshop objectives are:

1. Achieve a better understanding of existing risk mitigation instruments, including their role in ensuring project viability and resilience during challenging economic times.
2. Identify what can be done differently and by whom to make risk mitigation more effective, sustainable and scalable.
3. Explore the future of risk mitigation: new models, approaches and collaborations.
4. Discuss the role of public funding and the importance of international collaboration
5. Reflection on progress, challenges and the future socio-economic evolution foreseen by the governments in the regions.