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Feb 23 2016
Smart Power for Rural Development: Overview
With a commitment of $75 million, The Rockefeller Foundation will launch Smart Power for Rural Development to promote sustainable business models that deliver renewable electricity and spur economic development among poor, underserved …
Power
Nov 28 2015
Perspective
The Next Frontier of Climate Change Resilience
As the world turns its attention to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) in Paris, the global community is hoping for fresh ideas to solve our increasing climate-related challenges. …
Jul 31 2015
Perspective
Access to Electricity is Critical to Africa's Growth
As Africa thrives under surging economic and population growth rates, we face the challenge of ensuring that everyone benefits optimally from the gains of development. Utilities are key to growth. …
Jun 24 2015
Perspective
A Smart City Must Learn to Be Resilient Too
This post originally appeared on Business Today.  In its bid to transform the country's urban landscape, the Indian government will launch the 100 Smart Cities program this month, aiming to bring about …
May 12 2015
Speeches
Remarks by Mamadou Biteye at African Utility Week
Good morning. It is my pleasure to join you here today to discuss the importance of utilities in our continent. The proposed title of this keynote, "Improving the well-being of Africans …
Apr 22 2015
Perspective
Revaluing Ecosystems: Earth Day and Beyond
Today, on the 45th anniversary of the first Earth Day in 1970, over a billion people around the world are taking action to protect the planet. In China, a hiking group is cleaning up …
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