2021 Compendium Report of the Interdepartmental Task Force on African Affairs
While African countries are progressively turning towards a renewable energy future, the current geopolitical crisis renewed interest in African energy resources for populations outside the continent. In this context, energy access and just energy transition should drive the conversation about energy and climate in Africa. Developing the African energy sector requires an increased capacity to build and maintain infrastructures that will enable effective processing and supplies of energy commodities and services, which requires the skilled capacity to manufacture, install, operate, and maintain these infrastructures. The continent should aim for a sustainable, adequate, affordable, competitive, and reliable energy supply at the minimum cost that meets national needs while preserving the environment and protecting against climate change.