We are excited to announce the release of a new white paper co-authored by Camco and the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) that delves into the urgent need for effective regulatory reforms to rapidly scale mini-grid investments in Zambia.
The paper highlights how recent legislative efforts and a renewed political commitment have sparked investor interest in the mini-grid sector, underscoring its essential role in delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to underserved communities. But while commendable initiatives like the Presidential 1000 Minigrids Initiative signify progress, recently introduced measures to accelerate renewable energy deployment have led to regulatory uncertainty that are likely to impede investment and sector development.
To drive meaningful progress and put mini-grids at the forefront of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) in Zambia, we advocate for a well-designed regulatory framework that fosters private sector investment. This White Paper outlines key policy recommendations aimed at creating an enabling environment for mini-grid development.
We invite you to explore these slides for an overview of our recommendations and to read the paper in full for a deeper understanding of how Zambia can foster a robust partnership between the government and private sector, paving the way towards achieving SDG7.
Camco’s contribution to the white paper is part of a growing body of market development work being produced through the technical assistance facility (TAF) of Camco’s private debt fund, REPP 2. The REPP 2 TAF aims to help scale up Africa’s small and medium-scale renewable energy sector by working with developers, investors and governments to overcome the many challenges of successful project design and implementation.
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