UAE announces $4.5bn initiative to support deployment of clean energy in Africa

COP28 President-Designate Dr Sultan Al Jaber has announced a UAE finance initiative that will provide $4.5bn to help tap Africa’s clean energy potential. The announcement was made during his keynote address at the inaugural African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The landmark initiative brings together vital public, private, and development capital from UAE institutions, ranging from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) to Masdar and AMEA Power. Africa50, which is an investment platform established by African governments and the Africa Development Bank, has also joined…

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