Held under the patronage of The Republic of Uganda, Office of The Prime Minister, with the endorsement of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, the 2nd Project East Africa Summit returns to the region, this year focusing solely on the financing of power projects and energy infrastructure throughout the East African trade block, as Africa’s most rapidly expanding economy and number one energy investment destination.
Prime Minister, Rt Hon Dr Ruhakana Rugunda will be welcoming all national utility companies, power regulators, developers, finance providers, DFI’s, multi-laterals, private/public equity funds, EPC’s, major construction companies, lawyers and consultants for two days of debate, working platforms and private meetings. This will encompass;
- Current and upcoming Government development plans
- Key finance and investment opportunities
- Core value and analysis of ‘Bankable Opportunities’
- Debate and interaction with utility and regulatory bodies
- Generation opportunities and challenges, national and local
- Opportunities in cross border power-sharing agreements
- Transmission and distribution projects
- Off-grid rural electrification initiatives
- Local content requirements and support initiatives