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Energizing Africa: Exploring Renewable Energy Opportunities in French African Regions

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Energizing Africa

Theme

”Energizing Africa: Exploring Renewable Energy Opportunities in French African Regions”.

 Date: September 26, 2024

Venue: 

On-site Slovenia: Mladinska ulica 9, 2000 Maribor Slovenia, 

On-site Cameroon: CityZen Hotel Akwa Douala Cameroon, 

Virtual: Online Google Meeting

 

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Africa stands at the cusp of the energy revolution with vast untapped renewable energy resources. This represents an important opportunity for economic growth and sustainable development across the continent, particularly in French-speaking countries. With abundant natural resources and growing energy demand, the region is poised to benefit from green energy business and investment.

This conference aims to bring together industry leaders, investors, policy makers and stakeholders to explore the dynamic potential of renewable energy and discuss strategies for sustainable growth and development.

Objectives

– To present the current landscape and future prospects of renewable energy in Africa, focusing on Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo, etc.

– Emphasize business and investment opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

– Present the current landscape of Slovenia and business opportunities in the field of renewable energy sources.

– Facilitate networking and partnerships between stakeholders.

– Discuss challenges and solutions for sustainable development.

– To present various companies presenting their products, services and technology in the renewable energy sector.

Energy needs in Africa are increasing rapidly due to population growth, urbanization and industrialization. With their growing economies, French-speaking African countries are in direct need of sustainable energy solutions to meet their future energy needs. 

The region is rich in renewable resources: Solar energy: the high level of solar illumination is an excellent opportunity for solar energy projects.  – Wind energy: Coastal areas and some inland regions have great potential for wind farms.  -Hydropower: Many rivers offer opportunities for small to large hydropower.  – Biomass and geothermal energy: these resources are also available and can be exploited for energy production. 

Key topics covered:

– The current situation of renewable energy in the regions of French Africa

– Technological progress in the field of solar, wind, water and geothermal energy

– Government policy and regulatory environments

– Case studies of successful renewable energy projects

Business and investment opportunities:

Africa’s renewable energy sector offers tremendous business and investment opportunities. The demand for reliable and affordable energy solutions is driving the growth of solar power plants, wind power plants, hydroelectric power plants and off-grid solutions. As a result, many governments in French-speaking Africa are implementing policies to promote renewable energy sources. International organizations and financial institutions also provide support through financial and technical assistance. 

There is a large market for renewable energy technologies ranging from small home solar systems to large scale renewable energy power plants. Business and investment opportunities include: 

-Solar power plants – Wind power plants – Hydropower plants – Off-grid and mini-grid solutions – Renewable energy storage solutions 

The transition to renewable energy is not only about economic growth, but also about ensuring environmental sustainability. Africa’s shift to clean energy can mitigate the impacts of climate change, reduce carbon footprints and promote environmental stewardship.

Presentation of the company 

We invite renewable energy companies to present their innovative products and technologies, including: 

– Solar panels and systems 

– Wind turbines 

– Equipment for hydropower plants 

– Energy storage solutions 

– Smart grid technology
– A smart solution and innovation for the household

The “Energizing Africa: Exploring Renewable Energy Opportunities” conference will serve as a central platform for stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue, share insights and forge partnerships. By harnessing the potential of renewable energy, Africa can achieve sustainable economic growth and improved access to energy for its people.

We invite industry experts, investors, policy makers and stakeholders to join us in Maribor on 26 September 2024. Together, let’s explore the enormous opportunities in Africa’s renewable energy sector and work towards a sustainable and prosperous future for the continent.

AGENDA: 

8.30 – 9.00: registration in networking

9.00 – 9.15: Opening remarks

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.: Keynote address: “The Future of Renewable Energy in Africa”

9.45 – 10.15: The current state of renewable energy in French Africa

– Overview of renewable energy sources in Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Togo, Burkina Faso and other French-speaking regions

10.15 – 10.45: Landscape of renewable energy sources in Slovenia

– Overview of the Slovenian renewable energy sector and business opportunities

10.45 – 11.00: Coffee and networking break

11.00 – 11.30: Intellectual property rights

– The importance of intellectual property rights in the renewable energy sector

11.30-12.15: Technological progress in renewable energy sources

– Innovations in the field of solar, wind, water and geothermal energy

– Speaker: technology expert from Slovenia

12.15-12.45: policy frameworks and legislative environments

– Discussion of policies promoting renewable energy in French Africa

– Speaker: government representative

12:45 – 1:15 p.m.: business and investment opportunities

– Prospects for investments in solar power plants, wind farms, hydropower plants and off-grid solutions

– Speaker: financial expert/investor

13:15–13:50: Company presentations

– Presentation of innovative products and technologies:

 – Solar panels and systems

 – Equipment for hydropower plants

 – Energy storage solutions

 – Smart grid technology

– Leaders: Representatives of various renewable energy companies

13:50–14:00: Closing remarks Speech of the organizers and partners.

 14:00: lunch

For further information

Nadia Cigale nadiacigale@scbc-si.com ; contact.scbc@gmail.com

Telephone: +386 69 978 312, +386 41667572
WhatsApp: +386 69 917 641

 

Dr Mensah Cocou Marius

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Maribor.

Telephone: +386 40 510 789

62. SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L’AGRICULTURE ET DE L’ALIMENTATION

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62. Salon International de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation (AGRA)

Focus

SÉCURITÉ ALIMENTAIRE

JEUNESSE ET INNOVATION

NUMÉRISATION ET INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIELLE DANS L’AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE

AGRICULTURE DE CONSERVATION

GESTION EFFICACE DES FORÊTS

L’AVENIR DE LA CAMPAGNE

CHANGEMENT CLIMATIQUE ET RESSOURCES EN EAU


LE SALON AGRA, la plus grande foire commerciale de cette partie de l’Europe, ce qui a notoirement été reconnu par les pays partenaires. Ces dernières années, la Chine, la France, l’Inde et le Japon l’ont exploité avec succès comme intermédiaire entre l’est et l’ouest, le nord et le sud. Cette année, le salon promet une expérience enrichissante avec une gamme diversifiée d’expositions, de conférences, de sessions de réseautage B2B, et de démonstrations pratiques.

 AGRA présente les dernières technologies de production, d’élevage et de transformation avec les plus grandes marques mondiales de machines agricoles et forestières et d’équipements de transformation alimentaire. Elle propose des cultures, des produits alimentaires, des plats et des vins de qualité supérieure. Des programmes sur l’emballage, la construction agricole moderne, les outils et l’équipement, les techniques de climatisation et l’utilisation des sources d’énergie renouvelables sont également proposés.

AVANTAGES DES PARTICIPANT ET EXPOSANT

  • Rencontrer des professionnels de l’industrie de divers horizons, favorisant ainsi les partenariats stratégiques et les collaborations fructueuses.

  • Découvrir les dernières technologies, équipements et pratiques agricoles innovantes qui pourraient transformer votre activité.

  • Participer à des sessions de formation et des conférences animées par des experts de renom international, offrant un aperçu approfondi des défis et des opportunités du secteur.

  • Enrichissez vos connaissances, et réseaux professionnel.
  • Promouvoir le développement durable de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation.
 

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SODECOTON

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URL: https://sodecoton.cm/

A true architect of development, SODECOTON positions itself as the engine of agro-industrial job creation in the three northern regions of Cameroon, with 2,000 permanent employees and more than 3,000 seasonal workers.

The company has 9 ginning factories (the tenth is already under construction) with a nominal cumulative processing capacity of 362,000 tonnes of seed cotton per year, for 135,000 tonnes of fiber and 2 oil mills.

In terms of logistics, the company has a fleet of 600 rolling vehicles and civil engineering equipment.

As the armed arm of the State, SODECOTON participates in the social and economic development of Cameroon in general, and of the northern zone in particular.

Echos Santé

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URL: https://echosante.info/

Echos Santé is a bilingual African daily providing information on health, environment and sustainable development. He is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The Journal Echos Santé appears every day on newsstands and in digital version with correspondents in around ten African countries.

Thanks to this site, we communicate with the whole world 24/7. Do not hesitate to contact us for any information you need.

EASYRIDE

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https://easyride.cm/

Easy Ride is the leading Cameroonian premium car rental company with professional drivers. It was born on October 6, 2015 from the desire to offer Cameroonian users, businesses and tourists an intra-urban and inter-urban transport solution which meets their need for travel in complete safety and comfort in an uninterrupted manner 24 hours a day, 7 days a day. 7. Present in Douala and Yaoundé, Easy Ride currently employs more than 100 VTC professionals, and bases its development strategy on a very high quality service, the regular strengthening of its vehicle fleet and an expansion policy in other cities of Cameroon.

credit populaire

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https://creditpopulaire.cm/

CREDIT POPULAIRE SA is a 2nd category microfinance institution (EMF), approved in March 2020 by the Ministry of Finance (MINFI) and the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC).

GENESIS

Indeed, created in December 2003 in the form of a Savings and Credit Cooperative Company (ECPC) on Certificate of registration in the COOP-GIC trade register n°LT/CO/28/03/5681 of December 10, 2003, Crédit Populaire has complied with all the reforms of the sector instituted by the public authorities, which earned its approval as a 1st category EMF following the restructuring of the sector, and remains an independent EMF.

YESTERDAY (1st Category Microfinance)

The institution opened its doors on February 14, 2004 following ministerial authorization. It was basically made up of a single agency located in Bonaberi (Douala) at a place called Manbanda, and its main activity was Mobile Savings, also called Daily Collection. It continued to grow after obtaining its MINFI/COBAC approval in August 2006. Classified as a COOP-CA 1st category microfinance establishment , it offers several services to its members.

TODAY (2nd Category Microfinance)

The sustained growth of the establishment over the years has enabled it to obtain, since March 2020, its COBAC / MINFI approval as a 2nd category microfinance establishment under the name CREDIT POPULAIRE SA

To date its network is made up of 13 (thirteen) agencies covering 04 (four) regions (Littoral, Centre, West, North-West) out of 10 (ten), in the main cities of: Douala, Yaoundé, Bafoussam and Bamenda . Its head office is located in Bessenguè-Douala and the General Management is located in AKWA-Douala, 793 Rue Boué de Lapeyrère (Rue Mermoz, opposite the DIKA AKWA palace, behind the BGFT).

In the process of improving the quality of service and its rapprochement with the populations, CREDIT POPULAIRE SA today offers its members two major services: SMS Banking and Mobile Banking .

TOMORROW

CREDIT POPULAIRE SA aims to get closer to the population by covering the entire national territory with points of sale, and by the digitalization of its services by making them accessible through connected equipment.

The Guardian Post

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https://theguardianpostcameroon.com/

The Guardian Post, with headquarters at Tam-Tam -Yaounde, has been existing for seventeen uninterrupted years. Created since August 30, 2001, 90% of The Guardian Post staff are former Editorialists, Desk Editors and Reporters of The Herald Newspaper which was the first daily private Newspaper in Cameroon.

With a print-run of 7000 copies, The Guardian Post has an ever-increasing readership; spread in all of the country’s ten regions. The newspapers distribution company does about 25% of our circulation especially in the Francophone towns while the bulk of the Newspaper’s distribution is directly handled by our vibrant Commercial Service. 

Our Commercial Service is charged with widely- circulating The Guardian Post in the following towns in the North West Region: Bamenda, Bali, Mbengwi, Ndop, Jakiri, Kumbo, Ndu, Nkambe, Wum and Santa Sub divisions.

In the South West Region, The Guardian Post is widely-distributed in Tiko, Mutengene, Limbe, Buea, Muyuka, Kumba, Tombel and Mamfe in Manyu Division.

It makes meaning to know that Anglophones of all walks of life have easily identified themselves with The Guardian Post not only because it is the lone English Language daily in Cameroon but more so because of the manner in which the Newspaper covers and reports on issues that greatly affect the lives of Anglophones.

Statistics are there to show that The Guardian Post is not only the best-selling English Language Newspaper in Cameroon but is read like a Bible especially in the North West and South West Regions. 

Our main subscribers include among others:  Diplomatic Missions in the country, the Presidency of the Republic, the Senate, the National Assembly, and the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Finance, CONAC, FEICOM and a host of other Ministries. The Guardian Post also enjoys a wide-readership; made up of the large Nigerian community in Cameroon, thanks to a regular page it runs on News from Nigeria.

To our advantage is the fact that The Guardian Post is the only English Language Newspaper in Cameroon that runs incisive Editorials on burning issues in all its editions.

We also run several Columns that appeal to all age groups. Women and youths have become fervent readers of The Guardian Post thanks to regular Columns like: Love Stories, Stars Infos, Nollywood News and our Sports Page.

On the other hand, Columns like: Truth That Must Be Told, Point of Order, This My Critical Pen, News Analysis and Wicked Whispers have made The Guardian Post a must-read and keep for posterity Newspaper.      

Thanks to the newspaper’s middle-of- the- road and authoritative editorial policy, The Guardian Post is read and held in very high esteem by the Powers that be, Politicians and Members of the Diplomatic Community in Cameroon.

It is equally worth mentioning that The Guardian Post was according to a recent survey carried out by the CRTV and broadcast on its then popular morning programme, Hello, ranked the highest-selling English Language newspaper in Cameroon.

Two renowned English Language media organs, the Bamenda-based weekly Chronicle Newspaper, and The Eye, a widely-visited online publication, also recently honoured The Guardian Post with: “Cameroon’s Best-Selling English Language Newspaper Award.”  On the 24th of January 2020, The Guardian Post officially inaugurated its newly constructed Head Office edifice situated in the Efoulan Lac neighbourhood in Yaounde.