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Why Context, Not Blueprints, Determines the Success of African Utilities
Reforms in Africa’s electricity sector are by no means new. Many African nations have introduced “a series of policy, regulatory, and institutional changes aimed at improving the performance, efficiency, transparency, and financial viability of the electricity sector” since the 1990s but with uneven outcomes. Although some African countries such as…
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Early net-zero action in Africa brings big climate gains—and development challenges, CATF finds
New research from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) explores how different timelines for achieving net-zero emissions could shape Africa’s energy, land, water, and development future. The study, Exploring Net-Zero Emissions Pathways for Africa Across Different Timelines, uses the Global Change Analysis Model (GCAM) to examine how various levels of climate…
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Exploring Net-Zero Emissions Pathways for Africa Across Different Timelines: An Integrated Assessment Modeling
Executive Summary Africa stands at a pivotal moment in the global pursuit of net-zero emissions. Although the continent has historically contributed the least to climate change, it is increasingly under pressure to align with international climate net-zero emissions goal, all while facing surging energy demand, infrastructure deficits, and complex development…
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Unlocking clean energy abundance in the West: Five pragmatic policy recommendations for Western governors
Energy demand growth in the American West is rising faster than any other region in the U.S., driven by electrification, industrial reshoring, and the rise of AI data centers. Western states have large clean energy resource potential that remains untapped due to outdated policies, but Western governors are uniquely positioned to lead a new era of energy policy modernization. CATF offers…
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Clean Air Task Force at Africa Climate Week: Advancing African-led climate and development solutions
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Clean Air Task Force (CATF) will bring its global expertise and on-the-ground perspective to Africa Climate Week in Addis Ababa, September 1–6, 2025, making the case for pragmatic, African-led climate and energy solutions that advance both development and decarbonization. “Global development and climate policy are at…
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New CATF analysis reveals hidden electricity costs are stalling growth for African businesses
Cotonou, BENIN – New research from Clean Air Task Force shows that unreliable electricity and the high costs of backup solutions are driving a significant share of African businesses into financial distress. Using Benin as a case study, the analysis finds that backup systems like generators and voltage stabilizers make…
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The Economic Burden of Unreliable Electricity Supply for Businesses in Benin
Executive Summary (English) | Executive Summary (French) Businesses in African countries not only face challenges with accessing electricity, but also struggle with the cost and reliability of power supply. To cope with frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations, these businesses often spend extra money on power generators, alternative energy sources,…
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Reimagining utility reform in a post-aid Africa: Key insights from the 2025 Utility Roundtable
In May, Clean Air Task Force (CATF), in partnership with Arthur Energy Africa (AEA), hosted the fourth annual Utility Roundtable in Accra, Ghana. Themed, “Navigating a Shifting Global and Regional Landscape in a Post-Aid World,” the convening brought together senior utility officials, regulators, and policymakers from nine countries in West…
