Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP)

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 The Africa Centre for Energy Policy wishes to inform prospective applicants that there has been a revision to the training dates for the Africa Climate Academy. The programme will now take place 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. We encourage interested applicants to take note of the updated schedule when submitting their applications. Applicants who have already submitted their applications 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲; 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝. We appreciate the strong interest in the Academy and look forward to convening a dynamic cohort committed to advancing climate and energy solutions in Africa. #africaclimateacademy #acep

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Call for Applications! The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) is excited to announce the Africa Climate Academy, happening 25–29 May 2026. This one-week intensive programme brings together policymakers, media professionals, civil society leaders, and academics from across Africa who are passionate about shaping the continent’s transition to sustainable and inclusive energy systems. The Africa Climate Academy is more than a training programme. It is an educational platform designed to shift perspectives and deepen understanding of climate change, energy transition, and their implications for Africa. If you are ready to engage, learn, and lead conversations on Africa’s climate and energy future, this opportunity is for you.

Are you a Ghanaian between the ages of 17 and 35 with an interest in fiscal accountability, governance, anti-corruption, or related areas? This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to nation building. Apply for the Youth Champions for Fiscal Accountability Programme by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy. This three-day intensive training will take place from 24th to 26th March at our office in North Legon, Accra. Selected applicants must be available for the full training and the action phase scheduled from April to June. Be part of a new generation of young people championing accountability and responsible governance in Ghana. Apply here: bit.ly/47lyHIX

As Ghana marks another year of independence, the moment invites reflection on the vision that shaped the nation and the responsibility of stewarding natural resources for shared prosperity. The Africa Centre for Energy Policy wishes the people of Ghana a meaningful Independence Day. 🇬🇭 #Ghanaat69 #Ghana #ACEP

Highlights from our engagement with New Media stakeholders including bloggers and influencers on assessing the impact of the first year of the John Dramani Mahama Administration.

Today is World NGO Day (February 27), a global moment to say thank you to organisations working in the trenches of humanity. This year’s theme, “Restoring Dignity through Inclusion,” reflects the work of NGOs worldwide, including the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, as we advocate for inclusive energy access for the over 600 million Africans without electricity and left out of development. We celebrate NGOs everywhere for restoring dignity and driving real change. #WorldNGODay #NGOsMatter #RestoringDignity #Inclusion #EnergyAccess

@NorvanReports @thePOE_T @gyaigyimii @benboakye @AcepPower @ImaniAfr @lordcudjoe @Joe_Jackson_GH @DodooSnr @norvan986 @econgovGH @BudgITgh @pristwumasi @BBSimons @mytheoz @feturkson @cakash74 @GatsiJohn @GodfredA_Bokpin How to measure a real RESET in Ghana’s power sector: 1️⃣ A sustained decline (2026–2028) in both % and absolute energy subsidies in the national budget. 2️⃣ Full rollout of Private Sector Participation (PSP) in ECG. 3️⃣ Transparent, competitive procurement of new generation capacity

Mining Indaba concluded on a highly positive note for ACEP. We entered into a strategic partnership with the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD to support the rollout of The African Minerals Development Center's Afro-Hackathon initiative. This initiative is aligned with the African Mining Vision, which seeks to leverage Africa’s mineral resources to drive broad-based, inclusive, and sustainable development across the continent. The Afro-Hackathon aims to showcase and strengthen the capabilities of local enterprises while promoting innovation-led growth. ACEP’s Innovation Challenge, selected academic institutions, and regional innovation hubs including the UNDP-supported Timbuktu MineTech Hub and University Innovation Pods (UNiPods) will be leveraged to deliver projects focused on lithium-ion battery technologies. Stay tuned for more on the Afro-Hackathon initiative and its role in shaping conversations around the Continental Extractive Industries Programme (CEIPS).

Methane abatement in oil and gas is one of the fastest, most cost-effective climate actions available today. Beyond GHG emissions reduction, effective methane management can provide economic benefits such as enhanced power generation for homes and industries, stronger energy security, and new revenue from gas that would otherwise be wasted. Prioritising methane abatement options has become imperative in oil and gas systems. This paper examines how oil producing countries in Africa can leverage enhanced Marginal Abatement Cost Curves (MACC) for effective methane abatement prioritisation that considers more contextual variables and co-benefits. We are grateful to the @cleanaircatf for supporting this work. acep.africa/leveraging-enh…

We were pleased to host a delegation from the Judith Neilson Foundation, led by CEO Simon Freeman with Titus Gwemende, on a courtesy visit to the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) as part of the Foundation’s learning trip to better understand how African institutions are advancing development across the continent. The visit created space for rich engagement on how ACEP promotes inclusive and sustainable energy outcomes through evidence-based research, policy dialogue, and collaboration with governments and the private sector across Africa. Our Executive Director, Benjamin Boakye, highlighted ACEP’s regional work and partnerships in countries including Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Angola, and Mozambique, with a strong focus on how Africa can strategically position itself in the global energy transition and ensure it delivers tangible development outcomes for its people. At ACEP, we value engagements that deepen shared learning and reinforce a collective commitment to an Africa where natural resources drive economic transformation and inclusive, sustainable development. #ACEP

At the Industry Intel session at @MiningIndaba with @AfricanAmdc and partners, Dr. Charles Gyamfi Ofori, Policy Lead, Energy Transition and Climate Change, emphasized that Africa does not lack high-level frameworks. The African Mining Vision (AMV) and Africa Green Minerals Strategy (AGMS) already outline the development logic and green value-chain pathway. The real gap is translating them into delivery instruments and accountability across the mineral value chain. If Ghana for instance seeks value addition through lithium, key questions arise: Is it integrated into energy and industrial strategies? Is it backed by reliable, cost-competitive power? Has Ghana assessed disruptive technologies and related risks? And is it scaled regionally under AfCFTA to create viable markets? Implementation is the real test if Africa is to position itself credibly in green minerals value addition.

Are you at Investing in African Mining Indaba? Join our Policy Lead for Minerals and Mining Policy, Maybel Acquaye as she moderates GHANA DAY EVENT with the Delegates from Ghana led by Minister for Lands and Natural resources, Hon Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. While spotlighting Ghana, the conversation speaks to broader African priorities — resource governance, investment flows, and the continent’s role in the global energy transition. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into projects, operations, and investment prospects shaping Africa’s mining sector. The event will also be streamed live on Minerals Commission of Ghana's social media channels. Date: Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 Venue: Victoria Falls Stage at CTICC2- Level 2 in Cape Town, South Africa Time: 13:30 -15:00pm (SAST) 11:30-1:30pm (GMT)

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The Energy Sector Levies Act (ESLA) was introduced to address mounting debt, fragmented levies, and weak coordination in Ghana’s energy sector. Over a decade on, the Act has evolved through amendments, repeals, and new levies. At a recent ACEP media roundtable, discussions assessed ESLA’s impact on debt reduction, its operational strengths and weaknesses, and its relevance for future energy and fiscal reforms. While ESLA has provided some liquidity relief, deeper structural challenges persist, driving under-recoveries and accumulated shortfalls. Addressing these requires tougher loss-reduction enforcement, improved metering, stronger utilities, and more robust procurement systems.

Join the ACEP team together with @AfricanAmdc and other partners at @MiningIndaba on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, at the Serengety Stage (Bluebell/Watsonia) for two Industry Intel sessions focused on moving beyond extraction toward sustainable industrialization and a just energy transition. #MiningIndaba #ACEP

ACEP convened a roundtable with development partners, banking sector players, academia, and government institutions to examine Chinese lending strategy and their implications for Ghana’s debt sustainability. Discussions emphasised the role of African agency, strong governance, and strategic planning in ensuring that partnerships and financing arrangements support long-term macroeconomic resilience rather than debt vulnerability.