“Africa’s electricity demand is set to increase significantly, as the continent strives to industrialize and improve the well-being of its people,” says Oxford University researcher Galina Alova. Those who hope for rapid energy “decarbonization” in Africa will likely be disappointed. Alova’s research found that Africa is likely to double its electricity generation by 2030, with fossil fuels providing two-thirds of the total, hydroelectric another 18% and non-hydro renewables less than a tenth.
Such an energy mix flies in the face of the firm commitment from the Biden Administration to demand an end to all international financing of fossil-fuel-based energy projects. Biden climate envoy John Kerry won a strong endorsement of this from 450 organizations worldwide, after telling World Economic Forum members of the “plan for ending international finance of fossil fuel projects with public money.”
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In this episode of African Business podcast we are joined by leading development finance expert Tariye Gbadegesin, MD and Chief Investment Officer at ARM-Harith Infrastructure Fund, a leading pan-African fund that is one of Africa’s largest investors in infrastructure development. We talk to Gbadegesin about her career to date, priorities and initiatives at ARM-Harith, and about a sustainable pathway for Africa’s development.
ARM-Harith MD appointed to UN advisory committee
Tariye Gbadegesin is also appointed to both the UN Technical Working Group on Finance and Investment.
Tariye Gbadegesin, the Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of
ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investments Limited, has been appointed to both the United Nations PRI Advisory Committee, and the United Nations Technical Working Group on Finance and Investment.
These high-level appointments provide the opportunity for Ms. Gbadegesin to contribute African perspectives on the international stage, whilst demonstrating ARM-Harith’s long-term commitment to the global framework for responsible investing in infrastructure.
The PRI, the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment, is a United Nations-supported network of investors, working to promote sustainable investment through the incorporation of its six aspirational principles. These principles are built on the belief that to achieve a sustainable global financial sys
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Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investments Limited, has recently been appointed to both the United Nations PRI Advisory Committee, and the United Nations Technical Working Group on Finance and Investment. These prestigious high-level appointments provide the opportunity for Ms. Gbadegesin to contribute African perspectives on the international stage, whilst demonstrating ARM-Harith’s long-term commitment to the global framework for responsible investing in infrastructure.
ARM-Harith’s MD/CIO Appointed To United Nations Advisory Committee, And Working Group, Contributing African Perspectives On Global Infrastructure Investment
Published 15 February 2021
Tariye Gbadegesin, the Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investments Limited, has recently been appointed to both the United Nations PRI Advisory Committee, and the United Nations Technical Working Group on Finance and Investment. These prestigious high-level appointments provide the opportunity for Ms. Gbadegesin to contribute African perspectives on the international stage, whilst demonstrating ARM-Harith’s long-term commitment to the global framework for responsible investing in infrastructure.
The PRI, the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment, is a United Nations-supported network of investors, working to promote sustainable investment through the incorporation of its six aspirational principles. These principles are built on the