
ETA Reports
West Africa Has Green Policies. Where Is the Capability?
ECOWAS adopted a renewable energy policy in 2013. Six connected gaps explain why West Africa adopts green technology without building it.
Safiya Adejoh•October 9, 2026


ECOWAS adopted a renewable energy policy in 2013. Six connected gaps explain why West Africa adopts green technology without building it.

Fifteen professionals from eight countries have begun the ETA Fellows Programme, an eleven-week initiative focused on analysis and institutional capability.

Are African universities preparing students for the energy transition? A deep look at Africa’s growing energy skills gap and what it means for the future workforce.

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