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The 12th Africa Think Tank Summit #ATTS2026 officially opened today in Cotonou, Benin. Convened by The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the Government of the Republic of Benin, in partnership with the African Union Commission, the Summit runs from 28–30 October and brings together policymakers, think tanks, development partners, consumers, and experts from across Africa and beyond. This year’s Summit is being held under the theme: “From Energy Access to Economic Transformation: Practical Policy Pathways for Power Sector Viability, Growth and Reform in Africa.” The discussions are focused on a critical question: How can expanded energy access translate into stronger economies, more productive industries and greater opportunities across Africa? This morning’s opening ceremony brought together leaders from the Government of Benin, the African Union Commission, AfDB, ACBF, ACED, FAGACE, and development partners, including Aristide Médenou, Benin’s Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of Cooperation, and Luc Gnacadja, Mayor of Cotonou. Minister Médenou highlighted the need to assess energy policy through its contribution to economic growth, productive activity and improvements in people’s living conditions. In his remarks, ACBF Executive Secretary Mamadou Biteye stressed the need to connect energy access with productive use, stronger institutions and economic transformation, while ensuring countries have the capacity to turn reforms into results. Mayor of Cotonou framed energy access in terms of what it delivers for cities and communities, from stronger economic activity and better services to improved living conditions. As the Summit continues, discussions will focus on the policy choices, financing models and institutional reforms needed to turn energy access into economic transformation. #ATTS2026 is underway. If you are joining us in Cotonou, tag us and share your perspectives. #AfricaThinkTankSummit #ACBF #EnergyTransformation #EconomicTransformation #Benin

🚨 FINAL CALL! Registration for ATTS 2026 Closes on 26 October! The countdown is on! In just a few days, leading policymakers, think tank leaders, researchers, development partners, investors, and energy experts from across Africa and beyond will gather in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, for the 12th Africa Think Tank Summit (ATTS 2026) Have you secured your place yet? Under the theme “From Energy Access to Economic Transformation: Practical Policy Pathways for Power Sector Viability, Growth, and Reform in Africa,” the Summit will explore how Africa can strengthen its power sector, unlock sustainable financing, accelerate industrialization, and turn energy investments into opportunities for economic growth and job creation. Expect three days of high-level dialogues, expert insights, practical policy discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities with stakeholders working to advance Africa’s energy future. 📅 28–30 October 2026 📍 Cotonou, Republic of Benin | Hybrid 🎟️ Registration is FREE! ⏳ Deadline: 26 October 2026 Can't make it to Cotonou? Join us virtually and be part of the conversation from wherever you are 🔗 Register now: whova.com/portal/registratio… Don't miss your opportunity to connect, contribute, and engage in conversations that will help shape Africa's energy and economic transformation. The clock is ticking. Secure your place today #ATTS2026 #AfricaThinkTankSummit #EnergyTransformation #EnergyAccess #ThinkTanks #ACBF

Africa has big ambitions for its green and energy transformation. The real challenge is turning those ambitions into policies that deliver results. African think tanks have an important role in making that happen, generating evidence, informing energy reforms, advancing green industrialization and strengthening climate resilience. On 14 October, join us for the third and final session of the 2026 Know Your Think Tanks in Africa Webinar Series on the theme “Think Tanks and Africa’s Green and Energy Transformation.” 📅 14 October 2026 ⏰ 15:00–16:30 CAT (GMT+2) 💻 Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… Hear from leading experts on how African policy research institutions are generating evidence, influencing decisions, and supporting the implementation of policies to advance Africa’s green and energy transformation. Speakers: ✅ Dr. Abla Abdel Latif — Executive Director, Egyptian Center for Economic Studies (ECES), Egypt ✅ Dr. Charly Gatete — Senior Research Associate, African School of Regulation (ASR) ✅ Mrs. Dominique Dryding — Manager, Capacity Building, Afrobarometer ✅ Moderator: Mrs. Fatou Diouf — Head of Communications and Influencing Unit, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) The conversation will also set the stage for the 12th Africa Think Tank Summit, taking place in Cotonou, under the theme: “From Energy Access to Economic Transformation: Practical Policy Pathways for Power Sector Viability, Growth, and Reform in Africa.” One final webinar. One important conversation before Cotonou. Join us! #KnowYourThinkTanksInAfrica #AfricaThinkTankSummit #EnergyTransformation #GreenTransformation #ThinkTanks #PolicyResearch #EnergyReform #ClimateResilience #ACBF #KM

Meet the Leaders and Experts Joining the 2026 Africa Think Tank Summit (ATTS 2026) Energy is not only about access. It is about what access makes possible : stronger industries, more competitive economies, better jobs and greater opportunities for people across the continent. At ATTS 2026, leaders and experts from across Africa and beyond will bring their experience, evidence and perspectives to the table to examine the reforms, investments and policy choices needed to move from energy access to socio-economic transformation. We are pleased to introduce some of the speakers and moderators joining us in Cotonou. From power sector financing, utility viability and regulatory reform to regional energy integration, industrialization and inclusive energy access, the conversations will go beyond identifying the challenges. They will examine what is working, what needs to change and how governments, think tanks, development partners and the private sector can work together to accelerate progress. Join them and other leading voices at the 12th Africa Think Tank Summit as we explore this year’s theme: “From Energy Access to Economic Transformation: Practical Policy Pathways for Power Sector Viability, Growth, and Reform in Africa.” 📅 28–30 October 2026 📍 Cotonou, Republic of Benin | Hybrid 🔗 Participation is free. Secure your place today: whova.com/portal/registratio… Be part of the conversation and connect with the leaders and experts helping move Africa’s energy transformation forward. #ATTS2026 #AfricaThinkTankSummit #EnergyTransformation #EnergyAccess #PowerSectorReform #ACBF

📢 SAVE THE DATE | 12th Africa Think Tank Summit Africa’s leading platform for evidence-based policy dialogue returns to Cotonou, Benin, from 28–30 October 2026. This year’s Summit will be held under the theme: From Energy Access to Economic Transformation : Practical Policy Pathways for Power Sector Viability, Growth, and Reform in Africa Hosted by the Government of the Republic of Benin and convened by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) in partnership with the African Union Commission and AUDA-NEPAD, the Summit will bring together African think tanks, policymakers, regulators, utilities, development partners, investors, private sector leaders, and energy experts to explore practical solutions for strengthening Africa’s power sector and accelerating economic transformation. Discussions will focus on energy financing, utility reform, regional power integration, and implementation pathways that translate policy commitments into tangible results. Participants can look forward to high-level keynote addresses, ministerial dialogues, technical discussions, the Africa Think Tank Platform research showcase, specialized training sessions, and an innovation exhibition highlighting emerging energy solutions from across the continent. Join us in shaping the policies, partnerships, and investments needed to power Africa’s future. 🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/dBgtkcGW #AfricaThinkTankSummit #ATTS2026 #EnergyAccess #PowerSectorReform #EconomicTransformation #ACBF #AfricanUnion #Cotonou2026