Mission Wrap-Up |
#WeekThatWas 🇺🇬
From the 4-MW solar plant at
@BusitemaUni, DG
@Ashish_Khanna reflects on a week that underscored Africa’s readiness to scale solar, especially in agriculture.
A central objective of the mission was to build a community of practice for the
#solarisationofagriculture. Seven African countries came together in Uganda to exchange knowledge, learn from each other’s experiences, and, with ISA support, define a clear pathway to scale solar solutions across the agricultural value chain.
Key milestones from the mission included:
📌Signing of the
#CountryPartnershipFramework with Uganda, deepening collaboration on mini-grids and, critically, the solarisation of agriculture, unlocking strong potential for commercial farming and higher farmer incomes.
📌Inauguration of the STAR Centre at Busitema University, envisioned as a centre of excellence for training, research, and incubation.
In the video, DG Khanna also unpacks the three enablers needed to change the tide and script Africa’s solar story:
* Clear, differentiated policy frameworks
* Financing models that stretch public budgets through risk mitigation and institutional capital
* Strong local capacity: skills, training, and solutions developed from within
From field to policy, this mission reaffirmed a simple truth: solar can drive jobs, food security, and inclusive growth across Africa. 🌍☀️🌱
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