The off-grid energy sector in East Africa is vital to the region’s sustainable development. However, it has been badly impacted by the pandemic and needs urgent government support. But what actions should policy makers take to help the sector and unlock its full potential?

Join Oxford Smith School researchers Tonny Kukeera and Aoife Brophy as they present, and take questions on, findings from their policy brief, ‘Supporting the East African Off-grid Energy Industry post COVID-19.’

The brief, which will publish on the day of the event, urges policy makers in Africa to:

* Develop local off-grid supply chains by strengthening regional and local manufacturing * Encourage continued support from donors for the off-grid sector * Integrate off-grid energy with society-wide goals by encouraging a focus on affordability * Accelerate the connection of off-grid energy with digital infrastructure such as mobile money platforms.