Conclusions

Key Findings

Progress has been made in delivering sustainable energy and increasing access in Africa during the past decade, but it is imperative that the pace of investment, project implementation and stakeholder engagement is further accelerated, if the goals of SDG7 are to be achieved by 2030.

The pathway to meet SDG7 by 2030

Africa and Europe agree that huge resources need to be mobilised to make the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 7 target a reality. The funding gap to achieve SDG7 in Africa poses a daunting challenge, but it is a challenge that can be met.