Executive summary: Clean Energy to Nourish a Continent

Abstract

Drawing on a comprehensive literature review, an online survey of 48 processors across more than seven African countries, and on-site energy audits in Nigeria and Uganda, the analysis combines global-to-African benchmarking with processor-level data and real-world operational insights. The study examines energy use, efficiency gaps, and opportunities for clean energy adoption across Africa’s food-processing sector through a nutrition lens. It also provides actionable recommendations for governments, development partners, and the private sector to support small and medium-sized enterprises in transitioning to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy systems: delivering a triple win for nutrition, climate, and economic growth.

 

Authors

Co-Authors: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Partners in Food Solutions (PFS), and SNV

 

More information

For more information or questions about this white paper, contact Sarah Alexander, Global Technical Advisor Energy at SNV, at salexander@snv.org.