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Evidence and insight for African climate finance
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Publications
Climate Adaptation Finance: The Next Frontier for Sustainable Investment in Nigeria
Executive Summary Climate change has emerged as one of the most significant threats to Nigeria’s long-term economic growth and sustainable development. While recent macroeconomic reforms have contributed to improved economic stability and strengthened investor confidence, the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related events continue to undermine these gains. Floods, droughts, coastal er
Barka Sajou · 28 July 2026
How to Structure a Blended Finance Deal for African Renewable Energy Projects
Introduction Africa’s renewable energy sector presents one of the world’s most compelling infrastructure investment opportunities. The International Energy Agency reports that as of 2025, almost 600 million Africans lack reliable electricity access[1]. Africa requires significant investments to scale solar, wind, hydro, battery storage and mini-grid projects. Despite, the abundant renewable resour
Barka Sajou · 30 May 2026
Green Lending In Nigeria: Why Banks Are Slow To Move
Introduction This report is intended to provide a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria’s structural, regulatory, institutional barriers limiting growth of green lending portfolios among commercial banks in Nigeria. The review offers a balanced depth of insight while remaining concise and actionable for policymakers, financial institutions and development partners. It highlights Nigeria’s vast renewab
Barka Sajou · 14 April 2026
Why Green Finance is Africa’s Most Underutilised Growth Lever
There is a number that should be in every boardroom, every finance ministry, and every bank strategy document across Sub-Saharan Africa: $2.8 trillion. That is what Africa needs, between now and 2030, to implement its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. [1] It is not an environmental figure. It is an economic one. And […]
Barka Sajou · 24 March 2026
Africa Is Not Poor in Energy, It is Poor in Climate Finance Infrastructure.
Africa holds 60% of the world’s best solar resources. It generates 3% of its electricity from solar. It receives 3% of global energy investment. That is not a coincidence. That is a structural lag. The data paints a troubling picture. Clean energy investment on the continent doubled to $40 billion in 2024, yet Africa still […]
Barka Sajou · 19 March 2026
Understanding Environmental, Sustainability and Governance Integration in African Financial Market
Introduction Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is rapidly reshaping financial markets worldwide, and Africa is no exception. As global investors increasingly seek sustainable and responsible investment opportunities, African financial markets are responding by embedding ESG frameworks into their operations, policies, and investment practices. This paper explores th
asadmin · 16 July 2025
The African Carbon Market Journey: Implementing a Green Transition Vision
Executive Summary Africa’s carbon market presents a compelling “triple win” opportunity for climate action, economic development, and social benefits. Despite global market volatility, Africa has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with 11% growth in demand, representing only 16% of the global carbon market. This growth has the potential to produce up to 2,400 MtCO2e of carbon credits […]
asadmin · 16 July 2025
Revolutionizing Africa’s Agricultural Sector with Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE): A Path to Sustainable and Low-Emission Food Systems
Introduction Africa, and specifically Nigeria, has the potential to achieve a sustainable system by embracing Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions. As highlighted in a recent report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Energy Commission of Nigeria, increasing investments in renewable energy can address energy poverty, combat climate change, enhance food security, an
asadmin · 11 May 2025
The Tripod Dilemma: Fuel Subsidy, Energy Transition, and Industrialization
Introduction In the coming weeks, as Nigeria welcomes a new president and administration, the transformative potential of rural electrification and productive energy also enters a new beginning. With the provision of clean and affordable energy access to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural areas, Nigeria has the opportunity to launch an Industrial Revolution, driving […]
asadmin · 11 May 2025
Memos
Why 80% of Africa’s Power Projects Never Get Built—And How to Fix It
Introduction The data tells a sobering story: approximately 80% of African infrastructure projects never progress beyond feasibility studies—a persistent implementation crisis that has shown little improvement since McKinsey first documented this failure rate (McKinsey 2020)¹. Recent evidence confirms the problem persists: in 2024, Africa added only 6.5 GW of utility-scale power generation against
Barka Sajou · 19 June 2025
How AI-Driven Analytics Can Optimize Renewable Energy Project Selection and Financing Across Diverse African Markets
Introduction I’ve gathered insights from our recent work across multiple African markets to address a critical question facing renewable energy stakeholders: How can AI-driven analytics transform project selection and financing in environments characterized by complexity and variability? With Africa’s renewable energy potential estimated at over 1,000 GW for solar and 110 GW for wind, yet [&hellip
Barka Sajou · 4 May 2025